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Text of proposed UN Security Council resolution on Syria vetoed by Russia, China
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US withdrawal plan from Afghanistan has not changed
Defense Secretary Panetta’s statement about US plans to withdraw from Afghanistan should come as no surprise. It is the same plan that was announced over a year ago.
US announces early end to combat operations in Afghanistan
The Secretary of Defense said that the US would end combat operations in 2013, one year earlier than previously announced.
Syria
UN draft resolution on Syria
Iran
The head of US intelligence said Iran was keeping its options open on nuclear weapons and that Iran was now willing to attack the US on its own soil. The German chancellor will urge China to cut Iranian oil imports. Iran launched a Spanish-language TV channel.
India
Weaning India Off Iran
Egypt
Concerned over its deteriorating public image, Egypt’s military sacked the general in charge of media affairs. The US Embassy in Cairo sheltered three US citizens to protect them from arrest by Egyptian authorities investigating US-sponsored nongovernmental organizations.
Syria
The Syrian army attacked opponents in a suburb of Damascus. After heavy fighting, Free Syrian Army rebels withdrew from the area. Turkey and the Gulf Cooperation Council urged Syria to accept the Arab League peace plan. The Arab League sought support from China and Russia.
Yemen
Yemen: Saleh’s military support fading as protests spread to previously loyal Republican Guard
Russia
Russia backing of Syria’s Assad seen as way to maintain foothold in Arab world
Syria
Syria’s crisis: It looks like civil war
Iraq
Former ‘Sons of Iraq’ targeted by insurgents after U.S. pullout
Syria
Russia Sides Firmly With Assad Government in Syria
Syria
Escalating violence caused the Arab League to suspend its observer mission. The leader of Hamas left his offices in Damascus. The UN Security Council debated a draft resolution calling for the ouster of President Assad.
Pakistan-China alliance: less than meets the eye
An analysis asserts there are significant limits to the alliance which allow US policy makers more room to maneuver.
Philippines
The Philippines and the US discussed expanding the American military presence in the country. In preliminary talks, officials on both sides said they are favorably inclined toward a deal.
Iran
President Ahmadinejad signaled his readiness to renew talks about Iran’s nuclear program. India said it would continue to buy Iranian oil.
Syria
The Arab League asked the UN Security Council to back its peace plan in Syria. Russia said it would promote its own peace plan at the UN.
Egypt
Six Americans who work for organizations promoting democracy in Egypt were barred from leaving the country, prompting an angry response from the US.
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
UN warns arms from Libya could reach Boko Haram and al-Qaeda
Confrontation over Iran’s nuclear program prompts exodus
Some Iranians caught in the escalating confrontation over Iran’s nuclear program are choosing to leave.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan claimed it broke up an Iranian plot to assassinate the Israeli ambassador and others in revenge for the killing of nuclear scientists in Iran.
Syria
The head of the Syrian Red Crescent was shot dead. The UN Security Council is considering a Western and Arab League resolution calling for President Assad to step down. Russia said it would resist any UN-led sanctions. US and Russian diplomats held talks in Moscow to resolve differences over Syria.
Syria
The Arab League’s potent sting has stunned Damascus
Syria
Following Saudi Arabia’s lead, the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council – Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the UAE – withdrew their monitors from the Arab League mission. The GCC also called on the UN Security Council to take up the issue. Syria agreed to a one-month extension of the monitoring mission.
Libya
The town of Bani Walid, a former Qaddafi stronghold, rebelled, driving out the ruling National Transitional Council’s militia.
Syria
Fear reigns in Syria city at the center of the uprising
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Algerian security forces foiled a plot by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb to carry out suicide attacks on US and European ships in the Mediterranean from the coast of Algeria.
Egypt
The head of Egypt’s ruling military council said the country’s state of emergency decree would be lifted. The decree had been in place since 1981.
Egypt
In Egypt, Signs of Accord Between Military Council and Islamists