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Kabul embroiled in day 4 of Quran burning protestsAfghan President Karzai accepted US President Obama's apology after US soldiers burned several Qurans, sparking days of protest and the killing of two US soldiers.
Wave of attacks in Iraq ends weeks of calmA political crisis in early 2012 had Iraq on edge, but mediation efforts brought calm for several weeks. The reprieve ended today with at least 14 separate attacks throughout the country.
American, French journalist killed in Syrian bombardment of HomsAs Syria continues its assault on Homs, Russia is backing humanitarian assistance and the US has opened the door to arming the opposition.
IAEA nuclear experts visit Iran - but no nuclear sitesThe second visit in a month by members of the UN nuclear watchdog agency is aimed at laying the groundwork for negotiations between Iran and the IAEA.
After UN condemns Syria abuses, Assad rains artillery down on HomsSyrian leader Bashar al-Assad redoubled his assault on the city of Homs after a symbolic UN General Assembly vote calling on him to step down.
Thai officials say Tuesday's Bangkok blasts were meant for Israeli diplomatsThe Iranian suspects in the Bangkok blasts were planning to attack Israeli diplomats, a senior Thai intelligence official said. Earlier blasts in India and Georgia also targeted Israelis this week.
Israel, US dismiss Iran's most recent nuclear progress claimsIran made a show yesterday of the loading of domestically produced fuel rods and installment of new centrifuges. Israel and the US see the moves as bravado.
Israel says Bangkok, Delhi, and Tbilisi attacks all linked – to IranThe Israeli ambassador to Thailand said that the bombs used in all three countries had similarities implying a common source. Two suspects were arrested carrying Iranian passports.
Iran accuses Israel of setting up attacks on its own diplomatsAfter Israeli diplomats were targeted in India and Georgia yesterday, Iran blamed Israel for staging the attacks to heighten international opprobrium against Tehran.
Bali nightclub bombings suspect stands trialUmar Patek, accused of building the bomb used in the 2002 Bali nightclub bombings, was captured in January 2011 and began his trial today in Indonesia.
Pressure for Western intervention in Syria builds with fresh assaultsA Syrian Army invasion of opposition neighborhoods in Homs is seemingly imminent and explosions rocked the northern city of Aleppo today.
US drone strikes in Pakistan on rise againA US drone killed three suspected militants in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, including the de facto leader of Al Qaeda, in the second such attack in as many days.
Argentina says it will take Falklands question to the UNBritain rejected the possibility of talks with Argentina, while Argentina has accused Britain of 'militarizing' the dispute over the Falkland Islands' sovereignty.
Russia: The time for Syrian democratic reforms has comeRussia's foreign minister is meeting with Assad in Damascus today, just days after Moscow blocked UN action against the regime.
Syria assault on Homs escalates. Does Assad think he has carte blanche now?Residents of Homs say Syrian forces have stepped up their assault after Russia and China blocked UN Security Council action against the Assad regime this weekend.
Israel's public campaign against Iran has West on edgeIsrael's steady stream of warnings against Iran troubles Western leaders, who worry that Israel will act unilaterally.
Plan for early end to US combat role catches Afghan officials by surpriseSecretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced Feb. 1 that the US could end its combat role in Afghanistan by mid-2013 even as concerns about Taliban strength rise.
Iran calls IAEA visit a 'positive forward step'An IAEA team left Iran today after three days of discussion with Iranian officials with an announcement that a follow-up visit would happen soon.
Obama admits 'worst-kept secret': US flies drones over PakistanFor the first time, President Obama publicly acknowledged US drone attacks in Pakistan, which could allow Washington to better explain its strategy to Pakistani critics.
End of Arab League observer mission to Syria opens door to renewed clashesThe Arab League's observer mission in Syria was suspended yesterday, and violence seems to be climbing once again as the United Nations attempts to take further action.
