Ayotte Up a Step on Armed Services Committee
Campaigning against cuts to the Pentagon with senior Senators
Foreign Policy
Greek Protesters Dressed as Nazis Don't Earn German Sympathy
Not the best way to go about asking for more cash...
Switzerland Sixth Country to Call for Worldwide Abolition of the Death Penalty
Joins Germany, France, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Italy.
Greek Unions Plan Anti-Austerity Strikes
The GSEE and ADEDY unions will hold a 24 hour strike on October 18
State Department Says Benghazi Protest Not About Anti-Islam Film
Al Qaeda-linked group claiming responsibility
European Parliament Rejects Proposed Arctic Oil Drilling Ban
Environmentalists suspect lobbyists may have had some influence in the decision
China's Central Bank Governor Skips IMF and World Bank Meetings in Japan
Island dispute continues to cause tension
Pakistani Girl Shot By Taliban Undergoes Surgery
Fourteen year-old targeted because she "promoted secularism"
Issa's Surprise Trip to Libya Causes Congressional Stir
Democrats claim short notice to participate
Obama Signs Order for More Iran Sanctions
Will target individuals or companies that assist nation
Chavez Foes Made Gains, But Face Tough Fight Ahead
If you think the United States' incumbents are entrenched ...
State Dept. Says it Didn't Link Attack to Mohammad Movie
Guys, what the bloody hell is going on up there?
Merkel Protesters Number 40,000 in Greece
7,000 police deployed. Tear gas fired at crowds.
US Navy Swears Next Carrier Will Stick to $11 Billion Budget
The carrier currently under construction is over budget, of course
Netanyahu Calls for Elections "As Soon As Possible"
Concludes he cannot pass a 2013 with the current Knesset
U.S.-Australia Treaty Could Censor Research
Academics would need a government permit to communicate
Pakistan Blocks 20,000 Web Sites
It's all a reaction to the recent fuss, with no opportunism, of course
Taiwan Wants Military Bases Censored from Apple Maps
They're apparently supposed to be secret
U.S. Officer: Cable Requesting More Security in Benghazi Got No Reply
The security state is arbitrary
National, International Outcry After Shooting of 14-Year-Old Activist in Pakistan
Girl was shot in the head by Taliban on her way home from school
China: "Groundless Accusations" in Congressional Report on Chinese Telecom Firm
The telecom firm Huawei was accused by Congress of being a threat to national security
Mexico: Killed Zeta Gang Founder, But Body Stolen
Heriberto Lazcano was killed in a shoot out with marines but his body was later stolen according to Mexican officials.
Libya Requests Home Trial for Qaddafi Son
Saif al-Islam was arrested under an ICC warrant and a hearing is being held in the Hague about whether to allow Libya to try him
Merkel to Greeks: We're Friends and Allies
The German chancellor is on her first trip to Greece since 2007
U.S., Israel Considering Joint Surgical Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Would make for good politics, foreign policy expert argues
Hubris Is Not a Strategy
The most quotable line from Mitt Romney's foreign policy speech is a reheated zinger from Rudy Giuliani.
African Union Denies Al-Shabaab Claim of Destroying Military Vehicle
AU peacekeepers remain in the country as a new government consolidates power and the Al-Qaeda affiliate Al-Shabaab appears on the run
Nazis Protest Merkel On Arrival in Greece
German chancellor visits Greece for first time since debt crisis started in country in 2009
Taliban Gunman Shoots Pakistani Girl in the Head
The 14 year-old had been speaking out against the group
Greek Protesters Look to Nazi Occupation For Inspiration
Some dressed up for Merkel's visit
Wealthy in France Selling Houses to Avoid Tax
French socialist government may not have anticipated so many leaving
