White House Doesn't Dispute Woodward Book's Portrayal Of Obama -- Washington PostWith juicy nuggets of the new Bob Woodward book on President Obama starting to emerge, the official White House reaction so far is: It's just fine.
Many of Obama's senior advisers have already obtained and read the book, "Obama's Wars," and are satisfied with the image it conveys of the president, a senior administration official said Wednesday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Violence in east Jerusalem clouds peace efforts. Temple Mount riot shows tough balancing act for Mahmoud Abbas.
Russia may sell more weapons to Syria as U.S., Israel protest.
Kremlin bans sale of S-300 missile systems to Iran.
Palestinian leader hints at settlement compromise. Despite peace talks, Israel's settlers are dug in.
Hamas action to catch spies spreads panic in Gaza.
Blockbuster US arms sale to Saudi Arabia: Will it deter Iran?
Iran blames 'terrorist attack' on Kurdish separatists. Iranian military parade bombed; 11 killed, 67 injured.
Turkey's president on its relations with Iran, Israel and the U.S.
ASIA
China launches first cross-border air strike drill.
China premier threatens Japan over boat dispute.
Anti-Japan sentiment gains strength in China.
China builds its own high-tech military.
Afghan election panel reports new evidence of serious fraud.
North Korea: the hermit emerges.
Commonwealth Games given 48 hours to save itself. Commonwealth Games concerns growing. Athletes quit Commonwealth Games as criticism mounts.
Afghan commander Massoud, killed on eve of 9/11 attacks, is a national hero.
AFRICA
Eritrea may become failed state, warns think tank.
3 French employees kidnapped from ship off Nigeria.
Zimbabwe 'drops charges against foreign medics'.
Sudanese fear future as historic referendum looms.
Nigeria election chief wants vote delayed to April.
Group urges engagement with authoritarian Eritrea.
EUROPE
NATO and Russia on 'solid path': alliance chief.
Police chief: Threat of attack on France hits peak.
Swedish vote a bellwether as Europe moves right.
Vatican bank under investigation over money laundering.
France faces more mass protests.
AMERICAS
Brazil offers Cuba help to develop small businesses.
Nicaragua wakes up to Daniel Ortega's new 'Sandinista Constitution'.
Senate fails in attempt to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell'.
Chilean rescuers optimistic that trapped miners to be freed sooner than thought.
Wyclef Jean drops presidential Haiti bid.
Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to Air Force service member for Laos action.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Yemen government says 28 militants captured in anti-Al Qaeda siege.
United States could 'absorb' another terror attack, Obama says in Woodward book.
Prosecutor: Guantanamo detainee trained 9/11 hijackers.
Senior German al Qaeda operative thought killed in Predator strike in Pakistan.
4 soldiers killed, 3 hurt in Yemen offensive against al Qaeda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Geithner: Banks can meet capital rules with profits.
Japan PM warns of more action versus yen.
Oil rises above $75 as US dollar weakens.
BlackPad: Blackberry 'to launch iPad rival'.
Oracle growth plans worry rivals and customers.
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