In a high profile visit to Tbilisi, NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer reiterated the alliance's backing for Georgia in the aftermath of its brief August war with Russia. The NATO visit is seen as an important step towards Georgia's eventual membership in...
Officials: Pakistani Troops Fired on US Helicopters Trying to Cross Border
Early this morning, US helicopters crossed the border into Pakistan's South Waziristan Agency and attempted to land in Angor Adda, in a raid reminiscent of September 3rd's unprecedented attack by US helicopters and ground forces in the same region, which killed 20...
Afghan Govt: US Air Strike That Killed 90 Civilians Based on False Tip
Afghan police arrested three people and accused them of providing the false tip that led to last month's disastrous US air strike in Herat Province which a UN investigation determined killed at least 90 civilians and strained ties between NATO forces and the Afghan...
Iraqi MP Barred From Travel, Faces Prosecution Over Israel Visit
Updated 9/14 8:00 PM EST Iraq's Parliament announced that it has stripped outspoken Sunni MP Mithal al-Alusi of his legal immunity and also barred him from traveling outside of the country or attending future sessions of parliament today. It also says that it intends...
“The Gloves Have Come Off” – US Attack in Pakistan No Isolated Incident
An early morning attack on a South Waziristan village by US helicopters and ground forces on September 3rd may have been unprecedented, but according to a report by National Public Radio, this was no isolated incident but rather "phase one" of a three stage plan to...
Shipping Sanctions Against Iran, Arms Sales to Israel: Another Step Closer to War?
Last week the United States announced sanctions against Iran Shipping Lines and its 18 affiliates, which constitute the bulk of Iran's shipping industry. Though the impact of the sanctions themselves is likely to be minimal as the company does little direct business...
At Least 20 Killed in New Delhi Bombing
A multiple bomb attack occurred against crowded markets in the Indian capital of New Delhi this evening, killing at least 20 people and injuring at least 90 others. The markets were said to be unusually busy this weekend, owing to the upcoming Hindu festival of...
Pentagon Team Heads to Georgia as Medvedev Defends Decisions on War
The Pentagon is sending a team to Georgia to assess the state of its military in the wake of last month's brief war with Russia, a move likely to exacerbate tensions with Russia even further. Though the team is only authorized to determine Georgia's military...
Pakistan Hardens Stance Against US Strikes
Angry protesters took to the streets today as a US airstrike early this morning near Miramshah reinforced anti-US sentiment in Pakistan. The strike, which Pakistan's military confirmed occurred at 5:30 AM this morning, hit a residence and a former government school in...
Preteen’s Imprisonment the Latest Controversy in Restive Naalin
The sleepy West Bank village of Naalin, with a population of just under 5,000 Palestinians, has seen more than its share of controversies this year. Israel's contentious West Bank barrier will pass through the village, and has already led to the Israeli military...