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- In Syria, heavy fighting reaches outskirts of capital
The fighting outside Damascus comes a day after the Arab League announced it was suspending its observer mission to Syria.
Suicide car bombing in Baghdad underscores spike in Iraq violenceA suicide car bombing at a Baghdad funeral procession comes amid growing questions about the ability of Iraq security forces to contain violence that has killed more than 200 since last month.
SEAL Team 6: Somalia rescue illustrates new US military strategyThe Obama administration has spoken of the need for a 'smaller, more agile' military. Covert operations such as the one that rescued two aid workers in Somalia are part of that strategy.
No jail for marine? Haditha massacre verdict stuns Iraqis.Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich will receive only a demotion to the rank of private for involvement in the 2005 killings of 24 Iraqi civilians in Haditha.
- With little to show in Syria, Arab League turns to UN
The Arab League wants to raise Syria's violent crisis at the United Nations – but it faces Russian reluctance.
In first month after US exit, Iraq's sectarian clashes have killed 170A series of bombings hit Baghdad today, killing 14. The violence in Iraq has claimed 170 lives already this year.
Yemen's President Saleh departs for US, apparently ending his rulePresident Ali Abdullah Saleh's departure from Yemen probably marks the end of his 33 years in power, but questions are being raised about Washington's decision to take in the strongman.
Nigeria tense after Islamists kill at least 178A spokesman for the Islamist group Boko Haram claimed responsibility for Friday's attacks in the northern Nigeria city of Kano.
How France's threat to pull out of Afghanistan could impact NATOIn a tough day for NATO troops in Afghanistan, a man in an Afghan military uniform kills four French troops and a helicopter accident costs other NATO troops' lives.
Despite rhetoric, Iran and US appear to be trying to restart Iran nuclear talksIranian Foreign Minister Salehi said that Tehran is willing to return to talks on Iran's nuclear program and that discussions have already begun about a date and location.
Russia pressures Syria to extend Arab League observer missionThe Arab League observer mission to Syria officially ends tomorrow. Many have dismissed it as ineffective, but it may be the only alternative to UN action, which Russia has blocked.
Israel, US postpone missile-defense drill to avoid provoking IranThe missile-defense drill had been trumpeted as showing US commitment to Israel's security. Some Israeli officials criticize President Obama for excessive caution in an election year.
Northern Iraq bomb follows a deadly Iraqi weekendA bomb killed eight people near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul today following a deadly weekend that raised concerns that sectarian tensions are on the rise once again.
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Iran nuclear talks: Tehran says it's ready, despite assassination.Tehran said it is ready to resume Iran nuclear talks with international powers after more than a year-long break. But it has yet to formally respond to an EU request to return to the table.
US issues direct warning to Iran: close the Strait of Hormuz, risk military actionThe US reportedly used a secret channel to convey to Iran more forcefully that closing the Strait of Hormuz would provoke a military response.
Observer mission in Syria begins to unravel, pushing forward UN optionAs the Arab League observer mission in Syria teeters amid accusations from members it is a farce, pressure may build for Syria to be referred to the UN Security Council.
- US ends longest lull in drone strikes over Pakistan. Why now?
The two-month freeze in US drone strikes in Pakistan, the longest in three years, was intended to allow time for US-Pakistan relations to heal after a mistaken US strike on Pakistani soldiers.
Ahmadinejad, Chavez taunt US from CaracasIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez poked fun at the US for its worry about the possibility of Iranian nuclear weapons.
Syria's Assad, in rare speech, claims victory is nighPresident Assad once again blamed the 10-month uprising on foreign conspirators and armed gangs. But this time, Arab League monitors in Syria may contradict his version of events.
