Syrian rebels get influx of arms with U.S. help

Rebels fighting the Assad regime have begun receiving significantly more and better weapons in recent weeks, an effort paid for by Persian Gulf nations and coordinated in part by the United States.

Obama executive order aims to ensure stability in Yemen

Obama executive order aims to ensure  stability in Yemen

Treasury to be authorized to freeze U.S.-based assets.

(Tankers that were used to take supplies to Afghanistan sit in Karachi./AP)

Many will gain if Pakistan reopens NATO supply routes into Afghanistan

U.S. military, black-marketeers, Islamabad and ”even the Taliban” would profit from impending decision after six-month closure.

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Obamas’ 2011 assets valued at up to $8 million

Amount includes anywhere from $500,000 to $1 million held in a JPMorgan Chase checking account, according to annual financial disclosure forms.

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