Taliban confirm initial deal to open political office in Qatar
The Taliban office is seen by Western and Afghan officials as a crucial step to moving forward with secretive attempts to reach a negotiated end to a decade of war in Afghanistan.
US Unimpressed by Iranian Bombast
The US responded to Iran's threats that the USS John C Stennis should not return to the Gulf saying US deployment plans remain unchanged.
Is Iran Following in Qaddafi’s Footsteps?
Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to foreign military vessels, much as Qaddafi did with the Gulf of Sidra in the 1980's.
Obama Naive on Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood plans to cut off Israel, The Hindu says Obama wants them to talk to Taliban, Israeli officials call Obama naïve.
Iran Warns USS John C. Stennis: Don’t Come Back
"We recommend ... to the American warship that passed through the Strait of Hormuz… not to return to the Persian Gulf."
‘Egyptian Revolutionary Guard’ says it is inspired by Iran’s Khamenei
“The Egyptian Revolutionary Guard is linked to many interior and foreign movements, including the Labbayka ya Akssa association and the international alliance to end the blockade on Gaza and other local Egyptian political movements,” al-Hadari said.
Libyan Rebel Commander Was Flotilla Terrorist
A senior anti-Qaddafi rebel commander says he was among the IHH-terrorists on the Mavi Marmara who attacked IDF navy commandos.
Al Qaeda Operating in Jerusalem
Al Qaeda claims to be operating a “Sunni Youth” terrorist cell in Jerusalem as Muslim extremism grows throughout the Middle East.
Hamas Goes after Naked Mannequins and Fortune-Tellers
Hamas is virtually breaking fortune tellers' crystal balls in a crackdown on their profession. Naked mannequins also are targeted.
Government Wants To Imprison Christians
Obama wants to label Christians as terrorists.