Persian Gulf officials weary of waiting for U.S. on Syria
Secretary of State John Kerry is heading to the Middle East for the next week.
Countries led by Saudi Arabia look to strengthen support for the rebels, independent of the United States.
LAX victim Gerardo Hernandez was husband, father of two
The TSA screener who was killed Friday is recalled as a “dedicated” family man and a good friend.
Tech leaders call for new restraints on NSA
Their letter to senators seeking ‘substantial’ actions marks a shift for an industry long wary of Washington.
Senate bill would approve NSA program but try to curb it
Measure passed by Intelligence Committee limits use of phone data but endorses its collection.
‘60 Minutes’ report helps fuel Benghazi debate
British security contractor’s account of the attack sparks renewed GOP criticism of the administration.
U.S. feels pressure to show progress in Mideast peace talks
Secretary of State John Kerry visits the Mideast next week to prod the Israelis and Palestinians.
Hagel addresses Anti-Defamation League
Defense secretary gives keynote speech at the invitation of director of group that opposed his nomination.
U.S. tries to deal with ‘blowback’
Disclosure of surveillance program on allies results in both diplomatic and intelligence service predicaments.
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The best of military photography
A selection of photographs nominated for the Military Photographer of the Year 2012 contest.
NSA taps Google, Yahoo networks
Documents from Edward Snowden indicate the agency has circumvented the companies’ security systems.
France rejects NSA denials as ‘implausible’
It says charges that the agency collected phone records of millions are “thoroughly substantiated.”
On Maliki visit, a balancing act for Obama administration
As violence rocks Iraq, the U.S. seeks to address security concerns while pushing for inclusive governance.
Fine Print: In tribute to Tom Foley, a lesson in leadership
Bob Michel spoke movingly of their bipartisan relationship. It would be nice if current lawmakers took note.
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Asia / Pacific
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- Pakistan accuses US of sabotaging peace talks by killing domestic Taliban leader
- Myanmar's 'God's Army' guerrilla twins reunite; 1 seeks new life, the other, fallen comrades
- Train runs over and kills 8 people in southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
Africa
Middle East
- Egyptian TV station criticized for suspending program of popular satirist
- Fight over position in line for bread in Egypt sparks feud between 2 families that kills 9
- Iran hard-liners unveil new 'Death to America' songs at former US Embassy ahead nuclear talks
- Cease-fire starts between rebels and Islamists in northern Yemen after more than 100 killed
Europe
- Greek police say 2 extreme right party members were slain at close range
- French Foreign Ministry says 2 journalists for RFI radio kidnapped and killed in north Mali
- Family of Briton detained with Greenpeace protesters calls on Russia to release them
- Report: Pussy Riot member Tolokonnikova being sent to new prison
The Americas
- Toronto mayor repeats he won't resign; city releases past report of him 'very intoxicated'
- Embattled Toronto mayor reiterates that he won't resign despite mounting pressure over video
- Cuban orders immediate ban on 3D, other movies, video games in privately run businesses
- Protesters in Brazil demand information about slum resident who disappeared in police custody
National Security
- US, Japan and SKorea to hold joint discussions on NKorea's nuclear program
- Hagel says states refusing to issue ID cards to troops' same-sex spouses are 'wrong'
- In turnabout, Iraq seeking new counterterror aid from US 2 years after troop withdrawal
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