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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.
Egypt soccer riot: Could it hasten military's exit from politics?Anger pulsed through Cairo today after 73 soccer fans were killed in clashes yesterday. The protests may provide an opportunity for civilian politicians to come to grips with the military.
Egypt soccer riot: Whatever actually happened, public fury is what countsThe Egypt soccer riot yesterday took 73 lives, and now furious protesters are flooding the streets of Cairo looking for someone to blame.
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.
Egypt soccer tragedy claims 73 lives and fans rumorsAt least 70 people died in a melee following a soccer match in Port Said, Egypt. The security failure is spawning rumors that the incident plays into the military's law-and-order appeal.
Graphic images flood out of Syria. Why no world uproar?Grainy videos depict the violence that has killed at least 6,000 Syrians, but the prospects for international intervention appear dim. Is the world inured to the ubiquitous images?
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.
With Americans holed up in Cairo embassy, Egypt's lobbyists in DC quitIt takes a lot to get K Street to distance itself from a regime. Egypt's ruling military junta has manged the feat by investigating a group of American NGO workers for criminal prosecution.- A negotiated solution to Syria? Unlikely.Syria's war is going to end with a defeat for Bashar al-Assad or the uprising, but not because of events at the UN or Arab League.
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.- In Syria, heavy fighting reaches outskirts of capitalThe fighting outside Damascus comes a day after the Arab League announced it was suspending its observer mission to Syria.
- Iran is gearing up for elections and it isn't prettyThe arrest of at least 10 reporters since the turn of the year and new Internet restrictions point to a battening down of social control ahead of Iran's March elections.
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.- Egypt bars Americans from leaving: What's going on here?Egypt's military rulers escalated a dispute over US-funded NGOs by barring some American employees from leaving the country, including the son of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
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 UNThe 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.
