Iraq
Iraqi Parliament Passes 3 Key New Laws
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Israel
Hezbollah leader killed in Syria, group blames Israel
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Gates Says Anger Over Iraq Hurts Afghan Effort
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After Hard-Won Lessons, Army Doctrine Revised
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Tracking Baitullah Mehsud’s Rise to Power
Afghanistan
US Military Leaders Disagree on Taliban’s Strength
Yemen
In an interview, Abu al Fida’a (Rashad Mohammed Saeed Ismael) denied al Qaeda involvement in two attacks on tourists, saying attacks within Yemen are prohibited by central leadership. Al Fida’a blamed Yemeni security forces or an imposter. Al Fida’a was a high-ranking member of the Taliban and close associate of Osama bin Laden. Al Fida’a […]
Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda Trains Young Boys as Terrorists, Film Shows
Al Qaeda
Report: Al-Qaida Remains ‘Pre-Eminent’ US Threat
Israel
Israel raised its alert status to its second-highest level after being hit with the first suicide bombing in a year. Six Israelis were wounded by Qassam rockets fired at the town of Sderot. Israeli Air Force and Army raids killed nine members of Hamas in Gaza in retaliation for the Dimona suicide bombing.
Iraq
US, Iraq Ponder Long-Term Treaty
Pakistan
US Willing to Send Troops to Pakistan
Pakistan
Report Gives ‘Measure of Assurance’ on Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons
Iraq
Iraqi Town Slowly Returns to Normal
Al Qaeda
Sunni Tribal Leaders Demand Government Support
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Iraq Anbar tribal leader vows to fight Al Qaeda
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Supporters of Iraq Baathists Underpin Insurgency
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US Focus on Ahmadinejad Puzzles Iranians
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Lt. Gen. Dubik on IA NCO corps training
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Panel Calls for US Troops to Reduce ‘Footprint’ in Iraq
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Panel Sees More Than a Year Before Iraq Can Handle Security
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German Police Arrest 3 in Terrorist Plot
Iran
A senior Iranian cleric warned the US against designating the IRGC a terror entity. France is considering additional sanctions against Iran via the UNSC. Iran is establishing a strong presence in southern Lebanon through its reconstruction programs.