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United States Planning to Slash Iraq Embassy Staff by Up to Half
The State Department is preparing to slash the huge diplomatic presence it had planned for Iraq, a sharp sign of declining American influence in the country.
Crisis in Iraq Lulls as Sunni Ministers Return to Cabinet
The incremental step sets the stage for a national conference to seek a durable solution to a sectarian drama that erupted in December.
Russian Envoy Calls Syria Visit ?Very Productive?
With the city of Homs reported to be under renewed bombardment, a senior Russian envoy held talks with President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday.
In Egypt, a History of Distrust of U.S.-Aided Groups
Authoritarian rulers have long viewed pro-democracy groups financed by the United States with deep suspicion, but never has a government gone as far as Egypt?s.
Iran Parliament Summons President to Testify
Lawmakers on Tuesday summoned President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to answer questions about ?irregularities? related to his handling of the country?s struggling economy, the semiofficial Mehr news agency reported.
In Iran, Rising International Tensions Take a Toll
A rising sense of panic has emerged among the middle class, which is bearing the economic burden as the West ratchets up pressure on the Iranian regime.
Merkel and Sarkozy Address Syria, Greece and French Election
At a joint news conference, the two leaders pledged not to allow Russia and China to block international action to stop the bloodshed in Syria.
U.S. Closes Embassy in Syria as Mayhem Escalates
The United States withdrew all staff from its embassy in Syria on Monday, blaming President Bashar al-Assad for escalating violence and mayhem in the country.
Obama Imposes Freeze on Iran Property in U.S.
The actions include freezing all property of the Central Bank of Iran, other Iranian financial institutions and the Iranian government in the United States.
Unity Deal Brings Risks for Abbas and Israel
Palestinians cautiously embraced reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah, but much remains to be done, and the effect on a bid for Palestinian statehood remains unknown.
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