Israel preparing Lebanon ground offensive (AP)

" BEIRUT, Lebanon - Pitched battles raged between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters on the border Thursday, and Israel " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Israel warned hundreds of thousands of people to flee southern Lebanon "immediately," preparing for a...

In Lebanon it's 9/11 Every Day

"Hizbullah's decision to snatch two Israeli soldiers evinced poor judgment and even worse timing, but the Israeli response has been out of all proportion to the original incident. The numbers speak for themselves. As of Wednesday evening, Israeli attacks had killed at least...

Israel widens Gaza offensive (Reuters)

" By Nidal al-Mughrabi 2 hours, 58 minutes ago GAZA (Reuters) - Israel " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Israel widened its offensive in the Gaza Strip " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing a Palestinian civilian in...

Afghan forces launch anti-Taliban push

"AP - More than 10,000 Afghan and coalition forces have begun a massive anti-Taliban operation across southern Afghanistan, the largest offensive since the 2001 invasion that toppled the former regime, the U.S. military said Thursday."

Pakistan to provide $250 million military hardware to Colombo - report

"A Mumbai based Indian newspaper, Daily News & Analysis (DNA), on Monday, reported that Pakistan had opend up a USD 250 million credit line for Colombo to purchase 40 tanks, and many other offensive systems from Pakistan. The move has raised several "new uncomfortable...