1. Vice President Abd Rabbuh Mansur al-Hadi of Yemen in Sana'a, February 7, 2012 (Reuters/Khaled Abdullah)

    Yemen’s New President Hunting Down Al Qaeda

    Abd Rabbuh Mansur al-Hadi turns out to be a more dedicated partner in the fight against terrorism than his predecessor.

  1. A C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft takes off at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, March 26, 2005 (US Air Force/Master Sergeant Scott T. Sturkol)

    Russia Helping United States Get Out of Afghanistan

    Russia and the United States are negotiating a transit agreement for the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan.

  1. Amphibious assault vehicles from the transport dock ship USS Denver participate in an exercise in the South China Sea, February 10, 2011 (US Navy/Paul Kelly)

    Vietnam, United States Announce Military Drills

    Days after a Sino-Philippine standoff in the South China Sea, Vietnam invites the United States to hold military exercises.

  1. President Bashar al-Assad of Syria in Paris, November 13, 2008 (UPI)

    Violence Subdues in Syria But Peace Plan Not in Place

    The ceasefire has cut down civilian casualties but Bashar al-Assad is still violating the Annan agreement.

  1. Republican senator John McCain of Arizona appears on CBS News' Face the Nation, January 8, 2012 (AP/CBS/Chris Usher)

    Republican McCain Urges Obama to “Lead” in Syria

    The Republican senator said the United States should spearhead efforts to remove Assad, “not lead from behind.”