Jan 17, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iraq has been detaining hundreds of foreign
contractors, including those hired to protect the U.S. embassy in Baghdad.

Jan 18, 2012

CAIRO [MENL] -- Sudan continues to block crude oil from the new breakaway
republic in the south.

Jan 22, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has deemed a Hamas minister a
major player in the weapons smuggling industry in the Gaza Strip.

Jan 25, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has been preparing for the renewal of
Shi'ite unrest in Bahrain.