At least six Iraqis were killed and 31 more were wounded in new attacks. An unknown number of people were also wounded during clashes that broke out in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square. Meanwhile, Kaitab Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a Monday attack that left five U.S. troops dead.
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Russia, China Shield Syria from Possible UN Sanctions
A resolution inspired by Western nations critical of civilian killings in politically-beleaguered Syria is facing threats from two veto-wielding permanent members of the Security Council: Russia and China. If and when the resolution is adopted by the 15-member...
Breaching the Wall through Art
The wall that divides Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories is ugly and oppressive. It is far from a work of art. But now it is the subject of art. The Jerusalem Fund Gallery's new exhibition “Breaching the Wall” displays works of 11 different artists that...
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Thursday: 5 Iraqis Killed, 5 Wounded
At least five Iraqis were killed and five more were wounded in light violence. Back in the U.S., defense secretary candidate Leon Panetta appeared before the Senate.
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Debate Rages over US Withdrawal from Afghanistan
With only three weeks left before U.S. military forces are scheduled to begin withdrawing from Afghanistan, the debate over the size and pace of that withdrawal has become increasingly intense. On one hand, the Pentagon, backed by prominent neoconservatives and other...
Threat of Attack on Iran Recedes, but Tensions Remain High
The likelihood of a U.S. or Israeli military attack on Iran's nuclear installations seems miniscule during the remaining months of the Barack Obama administration's first term. The U.S. is focused on domestic economic problems, winding down wars in Iraq, Afghanistan...
If Libya Is a Success, What Would Be a Failure?
You must surely fear for the reputation of your species when you hear the deaths of some 10,000 people referred to as "successful." Until this week, I used to regard an away win at Celtic Park as "successful." I would casually refer to a drive from...
