France Withdraws Combat Troops from Afghanistan
For France, the combat mission in Afghanistan has ended. France pulled the last of its combat troops from the region.
Clinton, Morsi and Ki-Moon Aim to Head Off Escalation of Conflict Between Israel and Gaza Strip
Egyptian President Mahammed Morsi, who with the assistance of Qatar and Turkey has been trying to broker a cease-fire between Israel and the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, announced that a cease-fire will be agreed to sometime later today.
Panetta: Gaza Violence Cause for Concern
BANGKOK — U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expressing concern about the escalating violence in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has conducted yet another day of airstrikes aimed at militants who have been firing rockets into southern Israel.
Israel/Gaza Strip Conflict Escalates, Ground Forces Gather at Border
Schools and businesses are closed today near Israel's southern border as the conflict intensifies along the Gaza Strip. Security officials in that country are warning residents to seek shelter in underground bomb shelters when the sirens warning of an attack occur.