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In this picture taken on Feb. 17, 2010, Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, right, shakes hand with Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani prior to their meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan's Supreme Court ramped up the pressure on the nation's beleaguered government Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, beginning contempt proceedings against the Gilani for failing to carry out its order to reopen a corruption case against the president. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Pakistan in crisis; fears of military takeover grow

Sara Carter · January 16, 2012 5:00 am

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks at the Pentagon, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, to discuss defense strategic guidance.

Investigation ordered into Marine urination video

Sara Carter · January 12, 2012 5:00 am

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Mexico’s top drug kingpin benefits from war on cartels

Sara Carter · January 9, 2012 5:00 am

Delegation, Afghan leaders talk Taliban strategy

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Delegation, Afghan leaders talk Taliban strategy

Sara Carter · January 9, 2012 5:00 am

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin E. Dempsey walks away from the podium at the conclusion of their news briefing on the defense strategic guidance, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at the Pentagon. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Defense chief admits there is ‘some risk’ to slashing military

Sara Carter · January 5, 2012 5:00 am

In this picture released by Iranian Students News Agency, ISNA, on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, a Ghader missile is launched at the shore of sea of Oman during Iran's navy drill.

Iran missile test points to dangerous 2012 in dealing with Tehran

Sara Carter · January 2, 2012 5:00 am

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Panetta expresses concern over Egyptian raids

Sara Carter · December 30, 2011 5:00 am

A F-15E aircraft is pictured in this file photo. (Photo by James Harper/U.S. Air Force/Getty Images)

U.S. to sell $30b in fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

Sara Carter · December 29, 2011 5:00 am

Iranian navy members take positions during a drill in the Sea of Oman, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. Iran's navy chief warned Wednesday that his country can easily close the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the passageway through which a sixth of the world's oil flows. The navy is in the midst of a 10-day drill in international waters near the strategic oil route.

Pentagon vows to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Sara Carter · December 28, 2011 5:00 am

Withdrawal of U.S. troops could cause civil war

Withdrawal of U.S. troops could cause civil war

Sara Carter · December 26, 2011 5:00 am

Women supporters of Pakistani religious group Jamaat-e-Islami hold a rally against recent NATO air strikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011 in Karachi, Pakistan. U.S. military officials took some responsibility for the cross-border friendly fire attack.

Military officials blame lack of trust for cross-border fire

Sara Carter · December 22, 2011 5:00 am

In this Dec. 11, 2009 photo obtained by the AP, suspects are shown to the press at the 12th Military Zone in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Among the suspects is Julian Zapata Espinoza aka ?El PiolÃn?, third from left. Zapata Espinoza was shown to the press on Wed., Feb. 23, 2011 after his arrest for allegedly being the main suspect in the Feb. 15 killing of U.S. Immigration and Customs, agent Jaime Zapata and injuring ICE agent Victor Avila.

Mexico extradites cartel member in ICE agent’s murder

Sara Carter · December 21, 2011 5:00 am