Dunford sees some U.S. forces in Afghanistan post-drawdown

Dunford sees some U.S. forces in Afghanistan post-drawdown

Dunford sees some U.S. forces in Afghanistan post-drawdown

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 01:33 PM PST

President Obama's pick to be the next commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan said Thursday that he foresees maintaining American forces and equipment in the country after international contingents leave by the end of 2014.

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Qatar backs Xstrata-Glencore deal

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 01:43 PM PST

The planned merger of commodities trader Glencore and mining group Xstrata moves a step closer after Xstrata's second-largest shareholder said it would back the deal.


Jordan vows 'iron fist' response to unrest

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 01:40 PM PST

Authorities warn of heavy crackdown on riots after attack on police during protests over fuel price rises.


Embassy violence suspect dies in Tunisia

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 01:51 PM PST

Man detained in connection with unrest outside the US embassy in Tunis dies after a 57-day hunger strike.


Political Memo: As G.O.P. Governors Gather, Prescriptions for 2016

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 01:19 PM PST

As Republicans examine how to recalibrate and regain their footing, they are moving forward without a clear national leader.


England must limit India - Swann

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 04:16 AM PST

Graeme Swann warns that England must keep India below 450 when they resume on day two on 323-4 in Ahmedabad.


Did Netanyahu just take back his thanks to President Obama?

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 12:53 PM PST

With all the talk about Israel and Hammas' aggressive Twitter campaigns, Buzzfeed flags an example of a potential Israeli social media misfire.

It appears as though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted at President Obama thanking him for his "unequivocal clear sided" support of Israel's right to defend itself, then promptly deleted the message.

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Man charged over Syria kidnap

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 12:59 PM PST

A second man is charged in connection with the alleged kidnap of a British photographer in Syria.


A Pakistani Lawyer Takes on the Army and Pays in Bruises

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 01:13 PM PST

Inam Ur Raheem, who has challenged the tenure of Pakistan's supreme military commander, has entered perilous waters at a time when the military leadership's longstanding grip on power is being tested.


Myanmar's Thein Sein, junta henchman to radical reformer

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 01:10 PM PST

BANGKOK (Reuters) - There is a Jekyll-and-Hyde quality to President Thein Sein, the bookish-looking former general Barack Obama will meet on Monday during the first visit by a U.S. president to Myanmar.

Can Twitter censor the Israel Defense Forces?

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 12:39 PM PST

Israel made history Wednesday when it began live-tweeting its own strike on the Gaza Strip. Now that the initial shock is over, the questions are setting in: Are governments allowed to use Twitter that way? And even if they can, should they?

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The ‘Fiscal Cliff,’ Explained

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 12:59 PM PST

Questions and answers on $500 billion in tax increases and across-the-board spending cuts scheduled to take effect after Jan. 1.


Greek protesters assault German diplomat

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 12:37 PM PST

Coffee and water thrown at consul in Thessaloniki as anger over austerity measures demanded by creditors boils over.


Russia threatens tough response if U.S. backs rights bill

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 12:15 PM PST

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia warned the United States on Thursday to expect a tough response if the U.S. Congress passes "unfriendly and provocative" legislation designed to punish Russian officials for human rights violations.

Three held over Colombia killings

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 12:14 PM PST

Three men are arrested on suspicion of killing 10 Colombian farm workers in an attack suspected to have been ordered by a jailed gang leader.


Iran may step up underground nuclear work soon: diplomats

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 12:13 PM PST

VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran could soon increase uranium enrichment in an underground nuclear plant, diplomats say, a development that may further complicate efforts to resolve peacefully a dispute over Tehran's atomic ambitions.

BBC settles with Lord McAlpine

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 01:07 PM PST

The BBC reaches a settlement with Lord McAlpine over a Newsnight broadcast which led to him being wrongly implicated in child abuse allegations.


Strikes in Israel, Gaza reignite conflict

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 11:10 AM PST

Rockets and shells crisscrossed the skies Thursday as Palestinian militants continued rocket attacks on southern Israel and Israel pounded what it called terror sites in Gaza.

Ground war fears in Gaza

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 09:55 AM PST

Strikes flew across the Gaza border in rapid succession Thursday, a Israel responded to an onslaught of militant rocket attacks by targeting "terror sites."

What it sounds like in Tel Aviv with first air raid siren since 1991

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 11:59 AM PST

Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Israel's second-largest city, for the first time tonight since Iraqi missiles flew toward the city over 20 years ago, according to the Times of London and other outlets. The above video, reportedly taken around noon U.S. east coast time and 7 p.m. local time, was posted to Facebook by Israeli photographer Ron Shoshani.

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