Netanyahu struggles to form Israeli coalition before midnight deadline
• http://www.theguardian.comPrime minister seeks backing of far-right Jewish Home party after Avigdor Lieberman's shock resignation plunges coalition talks into crisis
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Why Iran must remain a US enemy
• http://www.aljazeera.com, Gareth PorterThe most important factor in shaping US policy towards Iran is domestic politics - not Obama's own geopolitical vision.
Iraqi Officials Blame Sunni Refugees for Baghdad Bombings
• http://news.antiwar.comIraqi Shi'ite officials are blaming Sunni refugees from the Anbar Province for the recent round of bombings tearing through the capital city of Baghdad, saying they are providing cover for ISIS to smuggle explosives in.
Saudi Airstrike Kills at Least 10 Civilians in Yemeni Capital
• http://news.antiwar.comSaudi warplanes attacked a residential district in the Yemeni capital city of Sanaa today, killing at least 10 civilians and wounding scores of others.
Iran Steps Up Covert Action in Latin America
• http://freebeacon.com, BY: Adam KredoU.S., Latin American leaders meet to discuss threat
Rubio: Nuclear Deal Will Result in Iran Bombing US Cities
• http://www.prisonplanet.comClaim follows Sen. Tom Cotton's suggestion US should bomb Iran
Syria conflict: Islamic State arms dump 'blows up'
• http://www.bbc.comAn arms dump has exploded in Deir Ezzor province in Syria, killing 25 Islamic State (IS) militants, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based activist group.
Iranian official suggests Post reporter was asked to spy for U.S.
• http://www.washingtonpost.com, By Carol MorelloIran's foreign minister suggested Wednesday that a Washington Post reporter facing charges of espionage in Iran may have been asked to gather information by someone working for the U.S. government.
Washington's Syrian Fiasco--How Its Anti-Assad Campaign Is Ending In Nightmare
• http://davidstockmanscontracorner.comThe Saudi-Israeli alliance, in league with other hard-line Sunni countries, is helping Al-Qaeda affiliates advance toward gaining either victory or at least safe havens in Syria and Yemen, highlighting unresolved contradictions in President Barack Ob
Iran Nuclear Deal Roils the Oil Markets
• caseyresearch.comLate yesterday, the US and Iran reached a framework agreement on a nuclear deal.
Netanyahu continues attack on Iran nuclear agreement: it's 'a very bad deal'
• The GuardianIsrael's prime minister says framework did not do enough to dismantle Iran's nuclear infrastructure and world powers were making a mistake
Key Facts to Understand Why Yemen Has Become a Political Flashpoint
• By Brandon TurbevilleWith the recent military operations on the part of the Arab League against the Yemeni Houthi rebels, much has been made of the operation in the mainstream media outlets.
Despite Deal, US or Israel Might Still Attack Iran at Any Time
• antiwar.comIsraeli Intel Minister Talks Up Unilateral Attacks
US Increases Involvement in Saudi War Against Yemen
• antiwar.comUS Planes to Begin Aerial Refueling Operations
Ron Paul: Why Can't the US Let Go of Iranian Sanctions?
• http://www.dailypaul.com, by GBAmericaRon Paul: Why Can't the US Let Go of Iranian Sanctions?
The Middle East Conflict Map Simplified
• http://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenFriends, enemies, frenemies, anemones, or nemeses?
Turkey Denies Passage of LNG Tankers to Ukraine
• http://russia-insider.comTurkish Ambassador in Ukraine cites potential danger to Istanbul's population as the reason - says Ankara would not allow passage to any Black Sea nation
Mideast powers trade blame as Yemen teeters
• Yahoo NewsRegional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran traded accusations Tuesday over the escalating conflict in Yemen, which the UN rights chief warned was on the brink of "total collapse".
Assad: US Airstrikes a Recruiting Bonanza for ISIS
• antiwar.comWarns Attacks Are Only Making Things Worse
How America and the West got it wrong in Yemen
• globalpost.comA Saudi-led coalition of several Arab countries launched an aerial assault in Yemen that involved over 100 aircraft engaged in strikes for four hours late Wednesday night.
Iran nuke negotiators eye deal – to keep talking?
• Fox NewsAnd that development could risk the ire of Congress, which had agreed to hold off on pursuing new sanctions while negotiations were underway.
Afghan Peace Council: US Drawdown Halt Hurting Peace Process
• antiwar.comKeeping US Troops Means Peace With Taliban Harder to Reach
Iran nuclear talks: brinkmanship in Lausanne as deadline looms
• http://www.theguardian.comThe negotiations in Switzerland are stuck on two stubborn problems as the tension ramps up ahead of a 31 March cutoff date, writes Julian Borger in Lausanne
Former Israeli PM Olmert convicted in corruption case
• Associated PressOlmert claimed he was on the brink of a historic agreement with the Palestinians when he was forced to resign amid corruption allegations. His departure cleared the way for hard-liner Benjamin Netanyahu's election, and
Benjamin Netanyahu Views U.S. As The Real Axis of Evil
• Antiwar.comAfter pouring billions of taxpayer dollars into Israel, after granting them unconditional diplomatic and military support for many years, this is what we get. We're part of the "axis of evil," along with Iran, Syria, and North Korea!
Google Bullies AntiWar.com: Disables Ads For Abu Ghraib Photos
• Alex Jones ChannelMintPress News and AntiWar.com have both been targeted by Google AdSense with threats to kill ad revenue for publishing the infamous photos of Abu Ghraib detainee torture by American troops.
Arab states plan joint Middle East force as Yemen conflict continues
• GuardianEgyptian president Abdul Fatah al-Sisi announces initiative at an Arab League summit, primarily aimed at countering the threat posed by Isis
Yemen Exploding: Is The Stage Set for the Big War?
• https://www.lewrockwell.com, By Ron PaulRapid changes are occurring in Yemen.
Pentagon Selects 400 Recruits to Become Syrian Rebels
• Antiwar.comBackground Checks Continue on Would Be US-Backed Rebels
Proxy War: U.S. on Both Sides of Tensions Between Iran, Saudi Arabia
• NBC NewsTalk about the United States being in a difficult place. One hour, the U.S. is conducting airstrikes to combat Sunni extremists -- ISIS -- in Iraq. "U.S. warplanes are now conducting airstrikes in support of Iraqi efforts to take the city of Tikrit f
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