Middle East
Israel bracing for legal trouble
Israeli officials are preparing for an expected wave of lawsuits accusing Israeli soldiers of committing war crimes in Gaza.
Israel after the ceasefire
Spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says campaign in Gaza was successful in destroying "the Hamas military machine."...Use of phosphorous in Gaza
Human Rights Watch says Israel is using white phosphorous in the Gaza Strip -- it's illegal under international law to use the chemical as a weapon against civilians. ...The President-elect and the Middle East
As the fighting continues in Gaza, Barack Obama is choosing a team to deal with the Middle East, including Iran. ...Hamas strategy in Gaza
Understanding Hamas' motivations and strategy in Gaza, which analysts say is more a political calculation than a military one....Israel on the ground in Gaza
Israel launched a ground offensive in Gaza over the weekend -- the psychology behind Israel's latest move....Israel weighs ground offensive
Israel has rebuffed international calls for a ceasefire in its assault on Gaza, and has hinted at expanding its offensive....Strikes continue on Gaza
The Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip continues with air raids on Hamas targets -- a reporter in Gaza City reports on the current conditions there....Taliban resurgence in Afghanistan
A report by an international think-tank says says NATO and the U.S. are in genuine danger of losing Afghanistan....How wars end: Iraq
"Tell me how this ends," General David Petraeus said early on in the Iraqi conflict -- how the war in Iraq has played out....-
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Jonathan (20 May, 2013 11:08:23)Hi Carl-- We can't think of such a solicitation coming from The World — and The World typically airs Monday through Friday. Is it possible you ...




