Activists Pledge to Send More Ships to Gaza
In the aftermath of a deadly Israeli commando raid on a flotilla of ships trying to break through a naval blockade to get to Gaza, Israel's government and groups behind the protest continued to blame each other for the deaths. feeds.nytimes.com |
U.S. Is Said to Expand Secret Actions in Mideast
A secret directive by Gen. David H. Petraeus is aimed at disrupting militant groups and countering other threats. nytimes.com |
Civilians to Take U.S. Lead as Military Leaves Iraq
As the U.S. military prepares to leave Iraq, the Obama administration is planning a remarkable civilian effort. nytimes.com |
Yemeni Officials Deny Reports Cleric Surrounded
SAN'A, Yemen (AP) -- The Yemeni army destroyed five homes suspected of hiding al-Qaida militants Tuesday as a siege of a southern village entered its second day, but officials denied reports that U.S.-born radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki was among those surrounded. feeds.nytimes.com |
Tensions Still High Along Kurdish-Arab Line
Some American units fear an escalation in ethnic tensions after they leave. feeds.nytimes.com |