News reports from Afghanistan cite officials who say presidential candidate will boycott runoff if his demands are not met
Reports: Abdullah May Boycott Afghan Presidential Runoff
October 31st, 2009
US secretary of state meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Abu Dhabi before shuttling to Jerusalem for talks with Israeli PM
Afghanistan Announces Arrests in UN Guesthouse Attack
October 31st, 2009
Taliban assault killed five foreign employees, at least two Afghan guards
Bomb Kills 7 Pakistani Soldiers
October 31st, 2009
Officials say bomb attack occurred in Khyber tribal area, home to Khyber Pass, main route for moving supplies to international forces fighting in Afghanistan
Iranian Lawmakers Give Thumbs Down to Nuclear Deal
October 31st, 2009
Top decision-makers express disapproval of UN-backed draft nuclear deal with West, offering varying degrees of criticism
Burmese Party Leader: Suu Kyi Expects Meeting With US Officials
October 31st, 2009
Nyan Win says Aung San Suu Kyi has been informed of upcoming visit of Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and his deputy, Scot Marciel
Clinton Holding Mideast Peace Talks
October 31st, 2009
US secretary of state, joined by US envoy George Mitchell, meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Abu Dhabi
Reports: Abdullah May Pull Out of Afghan Presidential Runoff
October 31st, 2009
News reports from Afghanistan cite officials who say presidential candidate will boycott runoff if his demands are not met by Saturday
Bomb Blast Kills 7 in Northwest Pakistan
October 31st, 2009
Incident took place in Khyber region, which is main route for moving supplies to international forces fighting in Afghanistan
Netanyahu Hopes US Mediation Efforts Will Help Restart Peace Talks Soon
October 31st, 2009
Israeli PM tells visiting US envoy George Mitchell he hopes peace talks with Palestinians will re-launch as soon as possible