The Washington Post
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 07:23
“Control of that road was life or death for the future of the regime in Aleppo and for the citizens under the control of the regime,” Observatory director Rami Abdul-Rahman said. “
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 09:00
The U.S. commando raids in Libya and Somalia suggest the future shape of U.S. counterterrorism efforts — brief, targeted raids against highly sought extremist figures — and highlight the rise of Africa as a terrorist haven.
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 08:53
In recent times Sudan has gone through two major civil wars, the loss of its rebellious southern oil region, and the indictment of its president for war crimes. Now, with its economy in disarray, it’s the latest Arab country to be feeling heat from the street.
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 08:44
Kerry appeared to reject that, saying Iran still hasn’t responded to the last offer put forth by the United States, Russia and others in February.
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 07:40
After he assumed office, President Obama barred the use of extraordinary rendition but reserved the right to capture and render some suspects for trial in the United States.
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 06:39
The Israel Defense Forces are currently reviewing and refining their tactics for potential house-to-house fighting in Lebanon and Syria.
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 10:10
The Westgate Mall attack in Kenya threw the spotlight on al-Shabab, a Somalia-based group of Islamic militants that claimed responsibility. But its relationship with al-Hijra, a relatively obscure cell of extremists in Kenya, represents what terrorism analysts say is a worrying trend in Africa: an increase in collaboration among religious radicals across borders and vast, poorly policed regions.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 13:39
At 3 a.m. Sunday, an armed squad from Kenya’s anti-terrorism police unit raided the townhouse of Ubah Abubakar, an American interior designer from Northern Virginia. Firing into the air, the officers broke down the front door and ransacked the place without a warrant.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 08:50
But the CIA program is so minuscule that it is expected to produce only a few hundred trained fighters each month even after it is enlarged.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 08:32
The conflict, now in its third year, has recently become even more complex, with rebel groups turning their guns on one another.