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Iran's Rouhani caught between eager world at UN, worried hardliners at homeExpectations soared as Iranian President Rouhani arrived at the UN, but he passed on the opportunity for a historic handshake with President Obama.
Kenya info blackout? Extraordinary lack of detail about Westgate siege.How many really died? Why no mugshots of militants? Where are the hostages? Why no blow-by-blow? Why no clear information from Kenyatta?
Can Kenya prevent future attacks by Al Shabab?As police scour the rubble in Nairobi's Westgate mall, analysts warn that the country will be vulnerable to future attacks unless security policies are changed.
If some Kenya attackers are American, is the US obliged to do something?US officials are not confirming reports that 'two or three' Americans were among the Kenya mall attackers, but if it is true, it could have legal and security implications for the US.
Obama speech at UN: Mideast diplomacy remains top focusAddressing the UN General Assembly, Obama defended America's leading role in the world, including its readiness to use force, and indicated the Mideast will remain the focus of US diplomacy for the rest of his term.
Kenya mall attack a 'brutal wake-up call' for expats in East AfricaYet for many foreigners in Nairobi there is already a sense that the city will bounce back.
The cost of the Nairobi mall attackThe slaughter at Nairobi's Westgate Mall is more than just a tragedy of the moment. If Al Shabab gets its way, it could cost far more lives going forward.
Kenya mall attack: Is Al Shabab terror group desperate, or resurgent?The four-day attack on Nairobi's Westgate mall, which killed at least 62, has raised questions about whether a group thought to be in decline is much stronger than realized.
Kenya mall attack: What reach does Somali terror group have in US?The Somalia-based Al Shabab has produced slick recruitment videos targeting Somali-Americans. Even before the Kenya mall attack, officials were monitoring the terror group's reach into the US.
Will Iran's charm offensive to the US be blocked - by Iran?Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned that President Rouhani and his diplomatic team should not 'retreat from fundamental rights' as they try to reengage with the US.
In parts of US and Israel, Iran's Ahmadinejad is sorely missedWhy will his absence be mourned as new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani gears up for his UN debut?
Kenya mall attack: Somali terror group may include Americans'Al Shabab is no longer a Somalia problem or a Somalia baby. It is now an international problem,' says one analyst in response to the Kenyan mall attack.
Leaked video: Iran guiding thousands of Shiite fighters to SyriaBacked by Iran, thousands of Shiites are playing a crucial supporting role for the Syrian regime and the worn-out Syrian Army.
Syrian rebels and chemical weapons: a disinformation operation?The strange tale of an effort to claim that Syria's rebels were responsible for a chemical weapons attack near Damascus.
Samantha Lewthwaite: Is 'White Widow' behind Kenya mall attack?Samantha Lewthwaite is a British mom who is suspected by some Kenyan officials to be behind the Nairobi mall attack. British media call Samantha Lewthwaite, the wife of a deceased London suicide bomber, the "White Widow.'
Church bombing threatens Pakistan's push for Taliban talksThe bombing is the largest attack against the Christian minority in Pakistan ever and raises concerns about the new prime minister's plan to talk to militants.
IDF soldier's murder increases Israeli wariness of peace talksEven Yair Lapid, considered relatively centrist, referred to Palestinians as "animal-like terrorists" after an Israeli soldier was killed by a Palestinian coworker.
Ferocity of mall attack stuns KenyansIslamist terrorists were still holding dozens of hostages Sunday in Nairobi's upscale Westgate mall. The attack is the worst Kenya has confronted since 1998.
Why terrorists struck at upscale Kenyan mallThe Somali terrorist group Al Shabab has said the attack, which killed at least 39 people, is in retribution for Kenyan troops' presence in Somalia.
Syria's rebels: Lots of Islamists, but what does that mean?An attempt at breaking down who Syria's rebels are, and what they want.
