| Masked gunmen torch UN camp in Gaza MASKED gunmen have stormed a UN-run Gaza summer camp and set it on fire. news.com.au |
New Afghan war commander to take reins US General David Petraeus is to formally take up his new role of commander of the Afghan war in a ceremony at NATO's headquarters in the capital Kabul. news.com.au |
Peres wants direct talks with Palestinians ISRAELI President is calling for direct talks with the Palestinians, saying Bulgaria would be an appropriate venue. news.com.au |
Aid to Fight Qaeda in Yemen Divides U.S. Officials The Central Command has proposed supplying Yemen with $1.2 billion over the next six years. feeds.nytimes.com |
Iranian Joins International Meeting on Afghanistan Officials welcomed Iran’s sending a representative to a group that’s been meeting to discuss Afghanistan and Pakistan. nytimes.com |