Syrian Opposition Leader Holds Talks With Russia, Iran
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Monday, February 04, 2013
National Security
The CIA And The Hazards Of Middle East Forecasting
February 4, 2013 As Arab-Israeli tensions grew in the fall of 1973, the CIA offered its analysis to President Nixon's administration: War was highly unlikely. The agency kept making that case right up to the time the war began.
Sunday, February 03, 2013
The Two-Way
Syrian Activist's Offer Of Talks With Assad Draws Mixed Response
February 3, 2013 Activist Moaz al Khatib said he was open to talks with representatives of the Syrian regime under certain conditions. Criticism from within Khatib's own ranks was swift, but so was support form Syrians both inside and out of the country.
The Two-Way
Iraq Attack Kills At Least 15, Wounds Dozens
February 3, 2013 The coordinated suicide attack targeted the police headquarters in the oil-rich city of Kirkuk. No one has claimed responsibility, but the city is claimed by both Kurds and Arabs.
The Two-Way
Foreign Minister Says Iran Is Open To Talks With U.S.
February 3, 2013 The comments by Iran's foreign minister at a security conference in Germany come a day after Vice President Joe Biden said the U.S. was willing to hold direct talks with the Islamic republic over its nuclear program. But Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said Washington must show "fair and real" intentions to resolve the issue.
Saturday, February 02, 2013
The Two-Way
Direct Talks With Iran? Biden Says It's Possible
February 2, 2013 The vice president says if Iranian leaders are serious and have an agenda for discussion, the U.S. is open to direct negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
Africa
Dodging Clashes, Cairo's Deliverymen Take Big Risks
February 2, 2013 In Cairo you can get just about anything delivered at almost any hour of the night. Have the flu? You can order vitamin C and meds from the pharmacy at 2 a.m. One deliveryman has been dodging tear gas and clashes to get Lebanese takeout to people's doors.
Friday, February 01, 2013
The Two-Way
'Terrorist Blast' Outside U.S. Embassy In Turkey; Two Deaths Reported
February 1, 2013 A suicide bomber and a security guard died, the State Department says. U.S. officials are calling it a "terrorist attack."
Thursday, January 31, 2013
