Under the fear of political reprisal if the detainees end up in America, the Senate withholds funds until Obama presents a plan for relocation:
- Senate Demands Plan for Detainees (Washington Post)
Hamas believes the new government by Abbas will “sabotage” reconciliation talks between the Palestinian factions:
- Hamas Condemns Palestinian Cabinet (Al Jazeera)
Will hostility and hawkish attitudes continue to prevail?
- Iran Tests Missile as Obama Tests Diplomacy (Christian Science Monitor)
Four employees of Xe, formerly known as Blackwater, are accused in a deadly shooting although they were not authorized to carry weapons:
A focus on curbing corruption and prioritizing budget needs is necessary for the survival of the Iraqi government:
- Lower Oil Prices Put Iraq’s Security Forces In Bind at Crucial Time (Washington Post)
Offering only about $55 per refugee, U.S. signals Pakistan should pay the price for civilian flight from the Swat Valley offensive:
The concerns over the torture video implicating Sheikh Issa is unlikely to completely derail the US/UAE nuclear agreement:
- Grisly Video May Slow Nuclear Pact (Washington Post)
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