
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
The National Iranian American Council, originally designed to "safeguard Iran's and Iranian interest," has been accused by law enforcement experts of operating as an undeclared lobby in its effort to lift sanctions against Iran.
Social programs take precedence
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
NATO members' reluctance to assume a larger role in Afghanistan is partly the legacy of U.S. military protection, which allowed Europeans to stress social programs over defense for decades, the Greek ambassador to the United States said.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Eight U.S. troops died Tuesday in twin insurgent attacks in southern Afghanistan, making October the deadliest month for Americans in Afghanistan since the war started in 2001.
Signal resiliency of militants
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
As the Obama administration weighed sending more troops to Afghanistan, the worst terrorist attack in two years rocked Baghdad — a grim reminder of the potency of the insurgency thought to be largely defeated.
Accused of dealing with Israel
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
An acclaimed former NASA scientist was arrested Monday on charges that he attempted to sell sensitive defense secrets to a person he thought was an Israeli intelligence officer.
Doubts raised on drone tactics
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
A key al Qaeda military planner thought dead by the United States and Pakistan gave an interview this week to a Pakistani reporter, illustrating the uncertainties of a military strategy based on air strikes by unmanned drones.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009
The U.S. military Tuesday reported the biggest surge in recruits since the end of the draft - an increase that likely will relieve pressure on troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan by allowing them to spend more time at home between overseas deployments.
Disputed U.N. report on Gaza war puts officials at risk
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009
Israel is considering restricting travel to Europe by its senior officials and military officers, fearing they might be arrested in the wake of a disputed U.N. report that accuses the nation of targeting civilians in its Gaza war this year.
President's actions clash with pledges
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009
Human rights groups are beginning to question President Obama's commitment to their issue as the administration engages authoritarian regimes and puts off a meeting with the Dalai Lama.
Says abandoning Afghanistan would be 'catastrophic'
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
Brent Scowcroft, national security adviser to two Republican presidents, gave President Obama high marks for his foreign policy of engagement but warned that a retreat from Afghanistan would have consequences for neighboring Pakistan that could be "catastrophic for the United States."