How we left Iraq | Events

How we left Iraq | Events

Series of deadly blasts hit central Baghdad - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Series of deadly blasts hit central Baghdad - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Syrian rebels sidetracked by scramble for spoils of war | World news | The Guardian

Syrian rebels sidetracked by scramble for spoils of war | World news | The Guardian: "Looting, feuds and divided loyalties threaten to destroy unity of fighters as war enters new phase"

Libya armed brigade surrounds Tripoli airport, official says | Reuters

Libya armed brigade surrounds Tripoli airport, official says | Reuters: (Reuters) - "A Libyan militia surrounded Tripoli's international airport on Monday, forcing flights to be diverted to the capital's military airport, a security official said."

This is the result of the US led NATO arming of teenage thugs.

U.S. closes embassy in Damascus due to Syria violence | Reuters

U.S. closes embassy in Damascus due to Syria violence | Reuters: (Reuters) - "The United States announced on Monday it was closing its embassy in Syria due to the worsening security situation, further isolating Damascus over its bloody crackdown on anti-government protests."

Libyan scramble for �100bn in assets fractures the peace at Tripoli airport | World news | The Observer

Libyan scramble for �100bn in assets fractures the peace at Tripoli airport | World news | The Observer: "Militias and army clash over control of runways after UN decides to fly newly printed currency into the capital"

Libya: Tripoli airport closed after rogue militia attacks garrison | World news | guardian.co.uk

Libya: Tripoli airport closed after rogue militia attacks garrison | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Violence breaks out in Libya's capital hours after president issued plea for all sides to work for reconciliation"

Syria attack prompts Russian talk of civil war | Reuters

Syria attack prompts Russian talk of civil war | Reuters: (Reuters) - "Syrian army defectors may have killed or wounded 20 security police in an attack on a Damascus intelligence base that Russia said on Thursday had brought Syria closer to civil war."