In Iraq, Voting Ends and the Real Quest for Power Begins | Various blocs will scramble to assemble support from Kurds, independents
China Reiterates Opposition to Iran Sanctions
China Reiterates Opposition to Iran Sanctions | Sanctions aren’t a solution, Chinese envoy notes
Iran ‘Ready’ for Third-Party Enrichment With New Countries
Iran ‘Ready’ for Third Party Enrichment With New Countries | As P5+1 deal sours, new thirdparty sought-
Militant Clash Leaves 60 Fighters, 19 Civilians Dead in Northern Afghanistan
Militant Clash Leaves 60 Fighters, 19 Civilians Dead in Northern Afghanistan | Baghlan Province faces growing unrest between rival factions
Karzai to Pay Families for NATO’s December Massacre of Schoolchildren
Karzai to Pay Families for NATO’s December Massacre of Schoolchildren | Kunar raid killed nine innocent children
Pakistan: American al-Qaeda Spokesman Captured
Pakistan: American al-Qaeda Spokesman Captured | Pakistani officials say Gadahn was captured days ago
At Least 54 Killed in Iraq Vote Violence
At Least 54 Killed in Iraq Vote Violence | As polls close, fears of post-election fraud mount
Obama Seeks China ‘Exemption’ From Iran Sanctions
Obama Seeks China ‘Exemption’ From Iran Sanctions | Move outrages Japan, South Korea
Pentagon to Review Blackwater Conduct in Afghanistan
Pentagon to Review Blackwater Conduct in Afghanistan | Downplays chances of ending use of Blackwater, however
GAO: US Trade With Iran Poorly Documented
GAO: US Trade With Iran Poorly Documented | Largest portion of exports are agricultural goods