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Iran
The Next Steps in the Iran Nuclear Deal - WP
Iran Accord Was Hard, But Next Phase Will Be Harder - VOA
Obama Pushes Back Against Criticism of Interim Iran Deal - WP
Obama Defends Iran Nuclear Deal - BBC
Obama Advised Netanyahu of Iran Talks in September - AP
Saudi Arabia Cautiously Welcomes Iran Nuclear Deal - VOA
Nuclear Deal: Saudi Arabia Warns it Will Strike Out On its Own - TT
After Iran-US Deal, a Changing of the Guards? - UPI
EU ‘May Ease Iran Curbs Next Month’ - BBC
Iranians See Economic Promise in Nuclear Accord - WP
Iran Expects More Demand for its Oil After Nuclear Talks - UPI
Bipartisan US House Furor Erupts Over Iranian Nuclear Deal - UPI
In Iran Deal, Kerry Plays the Closer - WP
A Good Deal in Geneva - FP Opinion
Swapping Riyadh for Tehran Is Not the Answer - NYT Opinion
Another Wedge Between US and Saudis - NYT Opinion
Nuclear Deal a Win-Win for US, Iran and Even Israel - VOA Opinion
Egypt’s Shift Toward Saudis Would Harden - NYT Opinion
Turkey Fears a Shiite Alliance - NYT Opinion
A Secret Agreement - WP Opinion
Little Reason for Fear - NYT Opinion
Only the Beginning - WP Opinion
The Start of a Promising Policy Approach - NYT Opinion
A Diplomatic Triumph - WP Opinion
The Ties Could Lead to More Violence - NYT Opinion
World Doubts Obama Will Enforce Red Line on Iran - TDB Opinion
Israel's Iran Dilemma - NYT Opinion
The Path to an Iran Settlement - WP Opinion
What About Neda? - WP Opinion
Bringing Home Dad - WP Opinion
Afghanistan
Afghan Accord Near Collapse Due to New Demands - WP
Afghanistan: Karzai Baffles, Frustrates As He Rejects Advice - LAT
Obama’s Visiting Security Adviser Tells Karzai to Sign Agreement - NYT
White House to Karzai: Sign Or All Troops Gone After 2014 - AP
US Says Afghanistan's Karzai Seeks New Security Deal Conditions - Reuters
NATO’s Post-2014 Afghan Mission Uncertain - VOA
Karzai Stands By US Deal Delay - BBC
National Security Adviser Rice to Meet Karzai Amid Troop Accord Tension - WP
Gurkha Who Beheaded Taliban Insurgent in Battle Cleared to Return to Duty - DM
Afghanistan Considers Reintroduction of Public Stoning for Adulterers - TG
CENTCOM Reviews Delay in Medal of Honor Award - TT
Syria
Long-Delayed Syrian Peace Talks Set for Jan. 22 - WP
Talks on Ending Syria’s Civil War to Begin in January - NYT
UN Says Syria Peace Talks Set for January - VOA
Geneva Talks 'Best Chance' for Syria - BBC
Free Syrian Army Says Will Not Halt Fighting for Geneva 2 Talks - Reuters
What Does Nuclear Deal Mean for Iran's Role in Syria? - VOA
Iran Ready to Join Syria Peace Talks if Invited - Reuters
UN Envoy: Syria War Fueling Iraq Terrorist Threat - AP
Syrian Women 'Raped and Tortured' - BBC
Syrian Officials say Terrorists Damaged Refinery in Homs - UPI
Syria Polio Cases Spread to Damascus and Aleppo - Reuters
UN Says 2 More Polio Cases Found in Syria - AP
Turks Worry as Sons Go to Fight in Syria - Reuters
US Department of Defense
Report: Pentagon Emphasizing Personnel, But Budget Costs Up - S&S
Cuts to AFN, Closing Stars and Stripes on Pentagon Budget Table - S&S
Malaysian Businessman in Navy Bribery Case Held Without Bail - AP
Why Green Berets Are Smartest, Most Lethal Fighters In The World - BI Opinion
US Intelligence Community
CIA Remains Behind Majority of Drone Strikes - WP
NSA May Have Penetrated Internet Cable Links - NYT
End the NSA Dragnet, Now - NYT Opinion
‘Why Care About the NSA?’ - NYT Opinion
United States
Obama Signals a Shift From Military Might to Diplomacy - NYT
Poll Shows More Americans Say Obama Can't Manage Government - VOA
Assange Unlikely to Face US Charges for Publishing Files - WP
Two Difficult Wars Offer Compelling Lessons - Economist Special Report
A Glimmer of Sense on Guantánamo - NYT Editorial
No More Easy Wars - FP Opinion
United Kingdom
Scotland to Reveal Independence Case - BBC
Scotland Unveils ‘Landmark Document’ on Independence - NYT
Scotland Sets Out Blueprint for Independence - AP
Independent Scotland Would Keep the Pound and the Queen - Reuters
United Nations
IAEA Coordinates Drill to Respond to Dirty Bomb - UPI
Africa
UN Demands Action on Central African Republic 'Chaos' - BBC
France to Send 1,000 Troops to Central African Republic - AP
France 'to Send Extra Troops' to Central African Republic - BBC
UN Considers Options in Central African Republic - VOA
Central African Republic Says France to Boost Troops - VOA
HRW to CAR: It's Time to Get Serious About National Security - UPI
Supporters of CAR Rebel Leader Arrested, Face ICC - UPI
Sudan, S. Sudan: UN Extends Mandate for Security Force in Abyei - VOA
Government Abuse Drives Eritreans to Flee, UN Says - NYT
Undeterred by Perils, Migrants Flee Hardship in Eritrea - Reuters
Uganda: Protests Erupt After Kampala Mayor Impeachment - VOA
Uganda: Kampala Mayor Voted Out of Office - BBC
Zimbabwe Court Drops Charges Against Human Rights Lawyer - Reuters
Americas / Caribbean
Honduras Vote Sparks Competing Claims of Victory, Fraud - WP
Honduras Ruling Party Wins Presidency on Vow to Tame Gangs - Reuters
Ruling Party Wins Honduran Presidential Race - AP
'Unassailable Lead' in Honduras Poll - BBC
New Left-Wing Party in Honduras Cries Foul - NYT
Asia / Pacific
China at Odds with US, Allies Over Newly Declared ‘Defense Zone’ - S&S
Hagel Issues Statement on East China Sea Air Defense Zone - AFPS
Pentagon Prepared to Defend US Planes in China Defense Zone - VOA
China Slams US Remarks on Territorial Dispute with Japan - CNN
Japan Answers China’s Warnings Over Islands’ Airspace - NYT
Australia Summons China Ambassador Over Airspace Announcement - Reuters
China Air Defense Zone Points to the Long Game - AP
Japan Urges Airlines on China Zone - BBC
China's Aircraft Carrier Heads to South China Sea - AP
China Carrier Steams Towards Disputed South China Sea for Drills - Reuters
US, China Conduct Disaster Management Exchange - AFPS
9 Detained After Oil Pipeline Blasts in China - AP
China Rejects Dissident's Surrender Bid - VOA
Japan Secrecy Law Stirs Fear of Limits on Freedoms - AP
US Military Relief Effort for Philippine Typhoon Winding Down - S&S
US Typhoon Response Improves Military Ties with Philippines - VOA
DOD Transitions to Next Phase of Aid in Philippines - AFPS
US Marines Reduce Philippine Relief Operations - AFPS
Thousands Protest Against Thai Government - VOA
Thai Protesters Surround Ministries - BBC
Thai Protesters Call for Nationwide Uprising - AP
Bangkok Protests Spur Concerns About Thai Stability - NYT
Indonesia Steps Up Threats in Australia Row - Reuters
Indonesia Quotes Australia Saying Won't Act to Hurt Relations in Future - Reuters
Iran Agrees to Supply Indonesia With Oil Technology, Services - Reuters
China Must Rescind its Air Zone Over Disputed Islands - WP Editorial
China’s Coercive Play - NYT Editorial
China's Beef with Japan a Warning to the US - FP Opinion
Europe
Russia FM: No Need for European Missiles if Iran Deal Works - UPI
Islamic Group Tied to Russian Money Laundering Scheme - UPI
Ukraine Leader Firm Over EU 'U-turn' - BBC
Door Still Open for Ukraine, European Union Leaders Say - UPI
Russia Says EU Criticism Over Ukraine Shift Inappropriate - Reuters
EU Chair Says Ukraine Trade Decision Will Cost Russia Dearly - Reuters
Ukraine's Prime Minister Wants to Review Russian Gas Deal - UPI
China Looking for New Markets in Eastern Europe - AP
Posters Elicit German Tips Concerning Nazi Crimes - NYT
Europe Buys Time Again - UPI Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
US and Saudis in Growing Rift as Power Shifts - NYT
Israelis See Ticking Clock, and Alternate Approaches - NYT
UN Envoy: Syria War Fueling Iraq Terrorist Threat - AP
Deadly Blasts Hit Iraqi Cities - BBC
Gunmen Kill Two Belarus Military Instructors in Yemen - Reuters
Egypt’s Government Struggles to Gain Footing as Dissent Grows - NYT
New Law in Egypt Effectively Bans Street Protests - NYT
Egypt Referendum 'Set for January' - BBC
Egypt: Army Kills Leading Jihadi in Northern Sinai - AP
Libyan Militiamen Battle Government Forces in Benghazi - VOA
Libyan Army Clashes with Islamists - BBC
Libya: Militia in Benghazi Flees After Deadly Gun Battle - NYT
South Asia
Pakistan Unveils Own Drones Amid Dissent Over Use by US - WP
11 Pakistani Teachers Kidnapped During Polio Campaign Released - Reuters
Some in Pakistan Threatened by Turkish TV Invasion - AP
Dispute Erupts in India Over Surveillance by Candidate - NYT
3 Die in Political Violence as Bangladesh Vote Set - AP
Election Results in Nepal Signal a Political Right Turn - NYT
Nepal's Maoists Demand Election Investigation, But Soften Rhetoric - Reuters