US-Russia Relations in Holding Pattern, Analysts Say
Relations between the United States and Russia are in a holding pattern until after the U.S. presidential elections in November, according to experts on diplomacy between the two nations.
Afghan Authorities Say Airstrike Kills Civilians
ISLAMABAD – Authorities in Afghanistan say a coalition airstrike in an eastern province has killed at least eight members of a family. NATO says it is investigating the claim.
Syrian Government Denies Blame for Houla Massacre
CAIRO – Syria's government is laying the blame on “armed terrorists†for the killing of more than 90 civilians Friday near the city of Homs. But many witnesses insist pro-government militiamen carried out the brutal act.
Yemen Gets U.S. Medical Aid Following Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012 – The U.S. military has provided emergency medical aid to Yemen that’s being used to help treat Yemeni soldiers and others who’d been wounded in a May 21 terrorist suicide bombing attack in the country’s capital, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told reporters today.