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Apr 19, 20101 min read
Philippine Military Readies Itself for May Elections
In anticipation of next month’s national elections, the Philippines have experienced a significant increase in military activity....
Apr 12, 20101 min read
Thai Government Mulls Early Vote
According to a senior government official, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is weighing whether to hold government elections in...
Mar 29, 20101 min read
West Bank Blocked for Passover
In preparation for Passover, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has ordered that the West Bank will be blocked for most civilians until...
Mar 22, 20101 min read
EU Calls for End to Iranian Censorship
In a statement made earlier today, European Union officials announced their intentions to pressure Iran into ceasing its Internet...
Mar 15, 20101 min read
Gang Violence Continues Near U.S.-Mexico Border
According to government officials from both Mexico and the U.S., several parts of Mexico remain plagued by acts of gang-related violence....
Mar 8, 20101 min read
Iran Announces Missile Production
Iranian military officials announced this weekend that they have begun producing a line of short-range missiles. This announcement gives...
Mar 1, 20101 min read
Extradition Uncertain for Afghan Taliban Members Caught in Pakistan
Although both Pakistan and Afghanistan have stepped up efforts to neutralize and capture Taliban insurgents, prosecuting captured...
Feb 22, 20101 min read
New Agency Proposed to Improve Middle East Rebuilding Efforts
There has been a great deal of interagency bickering and confusion so far in the rebuilding efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to...
Feb 22, 20101 min read
NATO Forces Remain Engaged in Afghanistan
An airstrike yesterday in south Afghanistan resulted in a death toll of at least 27 people. The strike was carried out by NATO forces who...
Feb 15, 20101 min read
Australian Court Sentences Five for Planning Terrorist Acts
An Australian court earlier today sentenced five men who were found guilty of amassing a stockpile of dangerous chemicals and firearms in...
Feb 15, 20101 min read
Missile Strikes Kill Suspected Militants in Pakistan
American troops in Pakistan reportedly killed at least six people yesterday in North Waziristan. Military officials have identified all...
Feb 8, 20101 min read
Anti-Government Protesters Arrested in Iran
Seven people were arrested in Tehran on Saturday for their ties to anti-government protests in Iran. The director of Radio Farda referred...
Feb 8, 20101 min read
Ties to Taliban Result in Afghan Arrests
For the second time in less than a week, an Afghan official was arrested for allegedly providing the Taliban with inside information. The...
Feb 1, 20101 min read
Northern Ireland Leaders Make Headway on Government Agreement
Despite a rift that threatened to tear apart the government of Northern Ireland, it appears as though a deal may be reached after all....
Feb 1, 20101 min read
Hamas Leader's Death Could Impede Flow of Weapons to Gaza
According to both Israeli and Hamas sources, the recent death of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh – a high-ranking Hamas leader in Gaza – could have...
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