Afghanistan
NATO Chief Predicts Afghans Will Be In Control by 2014 - VOA
NATO: Start of Afghan Transition on Track for July - Reuters
Obama Formally Nominates Allen for Afghanistan Post - AFPS
Filling Classes With Learning, Not Fears - NYT
Panetta Demurs on Troop Drawdown in Afghanistan - NYT
Panetta Backs Afghan Drawdown Plans During Confirmation Hearing - S&S
Some Afghans Fear Early US Departure - VOA
Mullen Praises Germany's Performance in Afghanistan - AFPS
Hamid Karzai Heading for Pakistan Talks - BBC
Suicide Bomber Kills 4 in Northern Afghanistan - AP
Afghan Suicide Blast Kills Kunduz Policemen - BBC
Pakistan
Pakistan's Kayani: Divert US Aid to Civilians - WP
Pakistan Army Chief Says US Aid Should be Diverted - AP
Update: Deadly Attack on Pakistan Security Checkpoint - BBC
Pakistan Orders an Inquiry After Troops Kill a Teenager - NYT
Syria
Increasing Number of Syrians Flee to Turkey - VOA
Syrians Flee to Turkey to Escape Assault - WP
Syrian Forces Begin Push Against Dissidents on Turkish Border - NYT
Syrian Army 'Moves on Jisr al-Shughour' - BBC
Syrian Army Begins Operations in Northern Town - AP
UN Nuclear Watchdog Refers Syria to Security Council - BBC
Libya
New Airstrikes Target Libyan Capital - VOA
New Round of NATO Strikes Hits Tripoli Outskirts - AP
White House: Gadhafi Government's Days Are Numbered - VOA
NATO Official: Gadhafi a Legitimate Target - CNN
World Powers Agree on Aid Package for Libyan Rebels - VOA
Libya Rebels to Receive Huge Cash Infusion - WP
$1 Billion Is Pledged to Support Libya Rebels - NYT
Panetta Says Libya Rebel Council May Include Extremists - LAT
China Plays Mediator to Libya's Fighting Factions - VOA
"US Embassy Tripoli.", in DC - WP
Yemen
With President Absent, Yemen Battles Islamist Militants - VOA
Saleh's Relatives Retain Much Power in Yemen - WP
Egypt
Egypt's Economy Slows to a Crawl; Revolt Is Tested - NYT
Islamist Salafist Movement Vies for Political Power - WP
Iraq
In Iraq, Military Still Seen as Dysfunctional - WP
Iraq Will Ask US Troops to Stay Post-2011, Says Panetta - BBC
Iraq Shiite Group Claims Attack on US Troops - AP
Iran
US Sanctions Iranian Police for Rights Abuses - Reuters
Bahrian
Cultivating a Prince to Coax an Ally to Change - NYT
Middle East / North Africa
How Tyrants Endure - NYT opinion
Panetta Confirmation Hearing
Senate Panel Questions Panetta on Troop Withdrawals, Budget Cuts - VOA
Panetta Faces No Major Hurdles to Confirmation - WP
Panetta Vows to Put National Security, Troops First - AFPS
Defeating al-Qaida Requires Continued Pressure, Panetta Says - AFPS
Panetta Backs Afghan Drawdown Plans During Confirmation Hearing - S&S
Panetta Demurs on Troop Drawdown in Afghanistan - NYT
Panetta Says Libya Rebel Council May Include Extremists - LAT
US Department of Defense
Stanley Draws From Military Experience as Civilian Leader - AFPS
Ex-NSA Official Avoids Jail Time - WP
Ex-NSA Aide Gains Plea Deal in Leak Case; Setback to US - NYT
US Reaches Plea Deal in Classified Leaks Case - AP
NATO
Gates Pleased with Progress on Afghanistan, NATO Reform - AFPS
United States
Chicago: Split Verdicts for Man Accused of Terrorism - NYT
Chicago: Rana Convicted of Aiding Mumbai Attack Group - BBC
Director of National Counterterrorism Center Resigning - NYT
Breaking the War Powers Stalemate - WP opinion
International Monetary Fund
France's Lagarde Still Favourite as IMF Nominations Due - BBC
Africa
Nigeria Gunmen Kidnap Volunteers in Delta Oil Region - BBC
UN Accuses New Ivory Coast Army - BBC
Somalia Extends Government; Premier Fired - NYT
Somali Crisis: President Ahmed and Speaker Aden in Deal - BBC
Americas
Mexico Drugs War: Corruption Grows on US Border - BBC
21 Bodies Found in Mexican President's Home Town - AP
Colombia Bid to Rescue Kidnapped Chinese Oil Workers - BBC
Guatemala Disappearance: Former Police Chief Arrested - BBC
US Delegation Meets With American Jailed in Cuba - AP
Peru's Crossroads - WP editorial
Asia Pacific
China Appears to Be Moving to Halt Grass-Roots Candidates - NYT
China 'Cable Cutting' Angers Vietnam in Spratlys Row - BBC
Vietnam Plans Live-Fire Drill After China Dispute - AP
China Launches Economic Projects in North Korea - LAT
US: China Worried by Disruption in Korean Talks - AP
Europe
Georgia Threatens To Abandon Russia Talks - NYT
Russia Halves Belarus Power Supply Over Unpaid Bills - BBC
EU Commission to Give Green Light to Croatia - AP
Spain Nabs 3 Suspected of Global Cyber Attacks - AP
South Asia
India Maoists Kill 10 Police in Chhattisgarh Mine Blast - BBC