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Afghanistan
Recalling Threats, Afghans in Tranquil Valley Work to Keep It That Way - NYT
Families Say Goodbyes as Pendleton Marines Head to Afghanistan - S&S
Captured Young Afghan Suicide Bomber Hopes to Go to School - VOA
The Most Honest Man in Afghanistan - WP
Afghan Atheist Given Asylum in UK - BBC
Afghanistan & Pakistan: Al-Qaeda's Next Comeback? - TDB Opinion
Iraq
US Cautiously Helps Iraq Fight Militants - VOA
Attacks Kill 26 in Iraq During UN Chief's Visit - AP
I Fought in Fallujah. Was It Worth It? - TNR Opinion
Fallujah: Their Fight, But Our Legacy - DB Opinion
Iran
Obama Urges Iran to Seize 'Door of Opportunity' in Nuclear Talks - VOA
Obama Fights a Push in the Senate to Add Iran Sanctions - NYT
Hard-Liners in Iran Offer Mild Praise for Interim Nuclear Agreement - NYT
New Iran Agreement Includes Secret Side Deal, Tehran Official Says - LAT
UN Nuclear Agency to Meet on Iran Pact Jan. 24 - AP
Dubai Ruler Backs Iran Sanction Move - BBC
Another Step Toward Nuclear Sanity in Iran - NYT Editorial
The Ayatollah's Disarming Wit - NYT Opinion
Syria
US Presses Syrian Opposition to Join Geneva Talks - NYT
US, Russia Call for Trust-Building Ahead of Syria Talks - WP
Officials Call for Syria Measures to Bolster Peace Talks - LAT
Militants Threaten Fragile Step to Syrian Peace - AP
Extremist Militant Group in Retakes Ground Lost to Rival Rebels - NYT
Al-Qaida-Linked Rebel Group Takes 2 Syrian Cities, Executes Rivals - McClatchy
Hunger, Death in Besieged Damascus Area - AP
Syrians May Allow the Delivery of Some Aid - NYT
US-UK 'May Rethink Syria Support' - BBC
UN Concern Over Besieged Syrians - BBC
Qatar: Syria Rebels' Tiny Ally in the Background - LAT
MV Cape Ray Conducts Final Sea Trials for Syria Mission - AGPS
Pope Calls for Renewed Political Will to End Syrian Conflict - VOA
Syrian Women Tell Brahimi They Want Role in Peace Talks - VOA
Syrian Refugees Flood Bulgaria, Expose Flaws in EU Refugee Policy - VOA
US Department of Defense
Army Modernization Is Melting Down - Forbes
US Plans Radical Upgrade for Stryker Brigades - DN
Trouble Brewing Between Army's Active-Duty, National Guard Forces - DN
Columnist Argues for Abolishing Air Force - AFT
Military Attracts Youths Who Are Delinquent, But Not Too Delinquent - PS
DARPA Programs Create New Future for Space, Director Say - AFPS
TRICARE Ends Walk-in Admin Services at 189 Facilities - AFPS
Former Army Intelligence Specialist Gets 7 Years in Terrorism Case - BS
America Has Forgotten How to Win Wars - LAT Opinion
5 Questions on US Landpower - WOTR Opinion
Gates Waited Too Long - WP Opinion
Does America Have Naval Strategists Anymore? - TD Opinion
United States
US Congress Agrees on 2014 Government Spending Bill - VOA
Negotiators in House and Senate Agree on Spending Bill - NYT
Senator Cites Need to Stem Tide of Wasteful Government Spending - S&S
Man Convicted in Terror Case Seeks Evidence from Warrantless Spying - WP
Gates as VP? Memoir is Full of Interesting Tidbits - S&S
Bipartisan Spending Bill Exempts Cuts to Disabled Veterans' Pensions - AP
Missing a Moment of Fiscal, Nuclear Courage - WP Opinion
United Kingdom
WW1 Soldier Diaries Published Online - BBC
World
The Long Slog Toward a Nuclear-Free World - WP Editorial
Africa
Japan’s Leader Pledges Aid on Africa Tour - NYT
CAR Residents See Crisis as Political, Not Religious - VOA
CAR Interim Leader Vows to Restore Security in Bangui - VOA
New CAR Leader Says Chaos is Over - BBC
Tent City Swells in Central African Republic - NYT
South Sudan Talks Resume in Ethiopian Nightclub - BBC
Uganda Parliament to Debate Additional Troops to South Sudan - VOA
Many Drown Fleeing South Sudan Fighting - BBC
Nigerian President Signs Anti-gay Bill Into Law - VOA
Rwanda President Warns 'Traitors' - BBC
Americas / Caribbean
Enemies of Mexican Drug Gangs Pose a Security Challenge - NYT
Mexico to Deploy Troops in Michoacan - BBC
Govt Forces to Take Over Security in Mexico State - AP
Venezuela Mends Tie With Paraguay, Reopens Embassy - AP
Ouster of Bogota, Colombia Mayor Ratified - AP
12 Killed in Brazil Following Officer's Murder - AP
Brazil Police Probed Over Killings - BBC
Asia / Pacific
South Korea Agrees to 5.8 Percent Hike in Funding for US Troops - S&S
Japan Looks to Join India, US in Naval Exercise - S&S
Japan and India Eye Closer Air Force Links - Bloomberg
Japan: Dozen US F-22 Raptor Jets Deploying to Okinawa - S&S
China’s Former Security Chief Reportedly Target of Corruption Investigation - VOA
Taiwan in Tough Fight to Join Regional Trade Blocs - VOA
Thai Protests Forcing Choice Between Coup d’état and Continued Chaos - LAT
Thai Opposition Protest Enters Second Day in Bangkok - VOA
Thai Protesters Continue 'Shutdown' - BBC
Thai Leader Vows to Keep Job Amid Protests - NYT
Thai Premier Reiterates Refusal to Resign - AP
Thai Political Turmoil Hits Burmese Medical Tourists - VOA
Europe
US Journalist Claims to Have Been Expelled From Russia - VOA
US Correspondent Barred From Entering Russia - AP
Russia: Kalashnikov 'Pain' Over Rifle Deaths - BBC
Turkey Corruption Scandal Touches All Levels of Society - LAT
Turkish Police Detain Al-Qaida Suspects - AP
France: Hollande Attempts Policy Relaunch - BBC
Middle East / North Africa
Israel: Burial Service Held for Ariel Sharon - BBC
Israel: At Ariel Sharon’s Funeral, Memories of the ‘Bulldozer’ - WP
Israel Bids Farewell to Sharon, a ‘Complex Man’ - NYT
Palestinians Apologize for Arms at Prague Embassy - AP
Egyptians Vote in Constitutional Referendum - VOA
Egypt Holds Vote on New Constitution - BBC
Egyptians Vote on New Constitution in Key Referendum - NYT
Egypt Begins Voting on Constitution; Muslim Brotherhood Boycotts - LAT
Egypt Holds Key Vote on Country's New Charter - AP
Egyptian Expert Predicts Ratification of New Constitution - VOA
A Look at Articles in Egypt's Draft Constitution - AP
Plea Over Journalists Held by Egypt - BBC
Tribal Leaders Unveil 'Save Libya' Plan - VOA
Egypt’s Bogus Democracy Doesn’t Deserve US Aid - WP Editorial
Israel’s Isolation - WP Opinion
Israel's Dilemma: Who Can Be An Israeli? - LAT Opinion
Israel: Ariel Sharon’s Journey From Soldier to Statesman - WP Opinion
South Asia
Japan Looks to Join India, US in Naval Exercise - S&S
Japan and India Eye Closer Air Force Links - Bloomberg
Sri Lanka Pressed Over Church Attack - BBC
Afghanistan & Pakistan: Al-Qaeda's Next Comeback? - TDB Opinion