Afghanistan’s Karzai Dismisses Helmand Governor
Gulab Mangal is popular with Western forces but not an asset for Karzai post 2014.
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Netanyahu Rejects Calls for Patience on Iran Sanctions
Israel’s premier insists “the danger of not acting” is greater than giving Iran more time.
Dutch Labor, Liberal Parties Expected to Form Coalition
The two rival parties will try to put together a government, probably with centrist support.
Huntsman: Romney Missed Foreign Policy Opportunity
The former ambassador questions his party’s candidate’s criticism of the president.
Barroso Dampens Scots’ Hopes of Independence
If Scotland secedes from Britain, it would have to reapply for European Union membership.
Putin Intervenes in European-Gazprom Brawl
The Kremlin seeks to shield the energy conglomerate from an antitrust investigation.
Argentina Inflation Skyrockets, Kirchner’s Popularity Slumps
Voters blame their president for rising inflation and a slowdown in economic growth.
Netherlands’ Mark Rutte Wins Reelection in Close Race
The liberal party leader beats his Labor opponent in an extremely right race.
Hollande Plans €20 Billion Tax Increase to Balance Budget
The Socialist Party president announces higher corporate and income tax rates.
Haqqanis Classified as Foreign Terrorist Organization
Will the decision do anything to constrain the group’s offensive capacity in Afghanistan?
India Poised to Compete for Chinese Foreign Investment
Low labor costs and favorable demographics allow India to attract foreign direct investment.
Obama Asks Four More Years for “Different Vision”
All Republicans have to offer, argues the president, is the prescriptions of the past.
European Central Bank Unveils New Bond-Buying Program
Mario Draghi announces program to quell “unfounded” fears about the euro’s survival.
Putin Suggests West Using Al Qaeda to Bring Down Assad
Russian leader denounces the “short-sighted” Syria policy of Arab and Western nations.
American Competitiveness Declines Fourth Year in Row
Since Barack Obama became president, his country has lost its competitive edge.