Fine Print: In survey, lessons for the NSA
A poll finds that “Americans will give their government more leeway” if they think anti-terror tools actually work.
Kerry to push possible Iran nuclear deal in Congress
The secretary of state is trying to fend off criticism of the proposed accord from Israel.
Two admirals face inquiry in Navy bribery scheme
The Navy put the pair, including its top intelligence official, on leave and suspended their access to classified material.
Afghanistan to free most high-security detainees, U.S. says
The detainees were handed over this year by the U.S. military and evaluated by an Afghan review panel.
Kerry: Gaps remain in Iran nuclear talks
Officials say a breakthrough on an interim deal is possible after years of failed negotiations.
Israeli leaders voice objections to Iran’s possible nuclear deal
Saying “this is a very bad deal,” Israel’s premier says security in the Mideast and beyond is threatened.
U.S. offers Iran sanction relief for nuclear ‘freeze’
A pause in uranium enrichment would result in temporary, modest relief from some sanctions against Iran.
Snowden said to have lied to get NSA passwords
The former contractor told co-workers he needed log-in credentials to do his computer work, sources say.
Photo Gallery
The best of military photography
A selection of photographs nominated for the Military Photographer of the Year 2012 contest.
U.S. Navy moles aided fraud
Prosecutors say the Malaysian man received information about contracts and law-enforcement probes.
Fine Print: The limits of NSA reforms
Lawmakers should be mindful of how intelligence gathering works in the real world.
Diplomats: U.S. seeking deal on Iranian nuclear ‘freeze’
U.S. officials are likely to press Iran to suspend uranium enrichment while negotiators seek permanent deal.
U.S. mulls end to dual leadership at NSA, Cyber Command
Some officials argue a shift would help avoid an undue concentration of power in one individual.
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Asia / Pacific
- Maldives president says he will stay on beyond his term after presidential runoff delayed
- Philippine typhoon death toll could reach 10,000 after strongest storm ravages central region
- Geographically doomed and hobbled by poverty, Philippines buffeted by regular storms
- Deadliest storms to hit the Philippines
- Pakistan army criticizes Islamic party leader who called slain Taliban leader a martyr
Africa
- Liberian editor jailed for reporting on corruption says his libel case to be settled soon
- Liberian editor jailed for reporting on corruption says his libel case to be settled soon
- 3 Tuareg rebels killed in northern Mali, say officials
- Nigerian military kills 5 suspected Islamic extremists near northern city of Kano
Middle East
- Israeli leader calls on international community get tough on the Palestinians
- Uneasy neighbors Iraq, Turkey pledge to end tensions inflamed by fugitive vice president
- Report: Gunman shoots, kills Iran's deputy industry minister in attack in Tehran neighborhood
- Libya's prime minister urges citizens to peacefully oppose militias threatening country
Europe
- Greek government survives opposition's no confidence motion; 1 coalition lawmaker defects
- Soyuz capsule carrying Sochi Olympic torch heads for Earth
- Greek government survives opposition's no confidence motion; 1 coalition lawmaker defects
- Greek government survives vote of no-confidence in Parliament
The Americas
- Chief of Jamaica's opposition party fends off leadership challenge from his top deputy
- Bahamas police say small plane crashes into sea, killing all 4 aboard, probably Americans
- 'Anti-cellulite jeans' make world debut at Fashion Rio, Brazilian fashion extravaganza
- Miami Herald reporter released after 2-day detention in Venezuela for reporting on crisis
National Security
- Army veteran in NJ is 1 millionth new GI Bill beneficiary
- Veterans Affairs suspends mandatory overtime for workers as disability claims backlog drops
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- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan