Iraq Attack On US Soldiers Shows Ongoing Vulnerabilities -- Christian Science Monitor
In what appears to be the first attack on US soldiers after the official end of combat operations, a man thought to be an Iraqi Army soldier killed two American soldiers and wounded nine others.
US and Iraqi officials are investigating the killing of two American soldiers and the wounding of nine others at an Iraqi Army base in what appeared to be the first attack on American forces since President Obama declared the end of the US combat mission.
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MIDDLE EAST
Pessimistic about peace, Israelis greet new year.
Settlers defy Netanyahu with vow to begin construction.
Iraqi soldier kills 2 U.S. troops.
Half a year on, little progress in Iraq government talks.
Mohammed ElBaradei urges Egypt election boycott.
ASIA
Tibetans hopeful for Dalai Lama's return and help preserving their culture.
Sri Lanka ends Presidential term limits.
Afghan police beat back mob of government workers at Kabul Bank branch.
China willing to work with India for South Asia peace.
China and Japan bristle over island dispute. China calls in Japanese ambassador over boat collision off disputed islands in East China Sea.
4 killed, 16 hurt as police fire on Kashmir protesters.
New Zealand extends emergency following aftershock.
Study: Australians and New Zealanders are the world's most generous people.
AFRICA
UN chief in Rwanda faces Kigali 'outrage' over report.
Ivory Coast Presidential candidates agree on voter list.
U.N. puts Congo sex attacks at more than 500.
Nigeria army in Maiduguri after 'Boko Haram attacks'.
UN delays report accusing Rwanda of Congo war crimes.
About 800 inmates escape after gunmen storm prison in northern Nigeria.
EUROPE
Serbia calls for 'dialogue' with Kosovo after EU deal.
System failure plane makes 'miracle' landing in Russia.
EU agrees new financial supervision framework.
Greece economy shrinks 1.8% as consumers cut spending.
French unions call strikes on Sept. 23 as Sarkozy holds firm on pensions. Sarkozy faces down French unions on pension age rise.
Spain's PM says ETA must lay down arms.
Critic of Russia security gets reprieve.
AMERICAS
Mexican marines arrest 7 in killing of 72 migrants.
Clinton says Mexico drug crime like an insurgency. Gang in Mexico massacre tries to silence investigation. Officials investigating Mexico massacre 'found dead'.
US pastor defiant as Clinton slams Koran-burning.
Gunmen burst into factory in Honduras, kill 15.
New lawsuit to challenge laptop searches at U.S. border.
Venezuelan opposition parties aim to break cycle of failure.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US kills 18 'militants' in 3 strikes in North Waziristan.
Yemen arrests ex-Gitmo detainee who fought in Afghanistan and Kashmir.
Arrests stir worry about Qaeda plots in West.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Europe sets up new banking police.
Anglo Irish Bank to be broken up by Dublin.
Obama to propose $300 billion in tax breaks for business.
BP: Multiple companies, teams contributed to spill.
Australian gov't plans to continue with mining tax.
Japan's Ozawa says may need to issue more debt.
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