Preliminary Afghan Results Give Karzai Narrow Lead | Close results a dramatic contrast to previous reports of landslide victory
Iraqi al-Qaeda Claims Credit for Baghdad Bombings
Iraqi al-Qaeda Claims Credit for Baghdad Bombings | Statement contradicts military’s ‘confession’ of Ba’athist ‘mastermind’
State Dept: Israel, Palestinians Close to Renewed Peace Talks
State Dept: Israel, Palestinians Close to Renewed Peace Talks | No chance, insists Israeli FM
Pentagon: Removing Mountains of Equipment From Iraq to Cost Tens of Billions
Pentagon: Removing Mountains of Equipment From Iraq to Cost Tens of Billions | General: ‘literally millions of pieces of equipment’ in Iraq
Helmand Governor Promises New Effort to Reconcile With Taliban
Helmand Governor Promises New Effort to Reconcile With Taliban | Middle-level Taliban ‘interested,’ governor insists
US Commanders in Afghanistan Demand Even More Troops
US Commanders in Afghanistan Demand Even More Troops | Generals criticize ‘limited’ Pakistan response
Afghan Finance Minister Declares Massive Karzai Victory
Afghan Finance Minister Declares Massive Karzai Victory | Officials promise preliminary election results Tuesday
Obama Administration to Formalize, Continue Rendition System
Obama Administration to Formalize, Continue Rendition System | State Dept to seek ‘promises’ of humane treatment
Justice Dept Eyes Narrow ‘Investigation’ Into CIA Torture
Justice Dept Eyes Narrow ‘Investigation’ Into CIA Torture | Senators slam even limited probe as threat to national security
Iraqi Ruling Bloc Splits; New Opposition Forms
Iraqi Ruling Bloc Splits; New Opposition Forms | Iraqi National Alliance aims to challenge Maliki in January vote