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The hills around this city have seen plenty of construction, often the distinctive red-roofed homes favored by Israeli settlers.
BAGHDAD -- The Sunni insurgent group al-Qaeda in Iraq has rebounded in strength in recent months and appears to be launching a concerted effort to cripple the Iraqi government as U.S. troops withdraw, Iraqi and American officials say.
Kuwait-based military contractor wins court delay: Multibillion-dollar contract is focus of fraud charges (Post, November 21, 2009)
Rebel conflict heightens humanitarian crisis in Yemen: Thousands displaced, many going hungry in region's poorest nation (Post, November 21, 2009)
Palestinian council to approve continuance of Abbas government: ABBAS WOULD STAY IN POST
Move embodies 'political consensus of the PLO' (Post, November 21, 2009)
Iraq's Sunni vice president vetoes legislation to organize election: Vice president's move could postpone vote, affect U.S. withdrawal (Post, November 19, 2009)
U.S. 'dismayed' at plan to expand Jerusalem neighborhood (Post, November 18, 2009)
Digest: World Digest: Iraqi Kurds threaten to boycott January vote (Post, November 18, 2009)
Iraqi Kurds warn of election boycott in dispute over seats (Post, November 17, 2009; 5:40 PM)
Digest: World Digest: Afghanistan sets up unit to investigate corruption (Post, November 17, 2009)
Temple Mount, also known as Noble Sanctuary, is a Jerusalem flash point: Even when quiet, site is a flash point (Post, November 17, 2009)
Sunni politician, 12 others killed execution-style near Baghdad: Sunni politician is among victims of execution-style killings (Post, November 17, 2009)
Cleric says he was confidant to Hasan: In Yemen, al-Aulaqi tells of e-mail exchanges, says he did not instigate rampage (Post, November 16, 2009)
Afghan roadside bombs a new priority for U.S.: Defense secretary stresses differences from devices in Iraq (Post, November 15, 2009)
Calif. city tries counterinsurgency to stem gang problem: Volunteer veterans help California city use counterinsurgency strategy to stem gang violence (Post, November 15, 2009)
'THE MASTERMIND': For smug KSM, federal court could be perfect arena (Post, November 14, 2009)
Alleged Sept. 11 planner will be tried in New York: A shift to civilian court Four co-conspirators also will be transferred (Post, November 14, 2009)
Yemen's fight with rebels a regional concern: Sunni-Shiite tensions grow as Saudis allege Iran's involvement (Post, November 14, 2009)
Digest: World digest: Russian troops kill 20 rebels in restive Chechnya (Post, November 14, 2009)
Israel challenged on Gazan's ejection from West Bank: Student's case comes as Netanyahu talks of easing restrictions (Post, November 13, 2009)
Army psychiatrists ordered Hasan to attend lecture series on Islam: Walter Reed psychiatrists ordered him to attend university lectures on religion (Post, November 12, 2009)
Digest: World digest: Body of missing U.S. soldier found in Afghan river (Post, November 12, 2009)
Yemen denounces Iranian 'interference' in its internal affairs: Sunni government says Shiite Tehran meddling in conflict with rebels (Post, November 12, 2009)
Saudi Arabia imposes naval blockade on coast of northern Yemen (Post, November 11, 2009)
3 Americans in Iran charged with spying: Hikers accidentally crossed border from Iraq, families say (Post, November 10, 2009)
Fort Hood suspect's links to imam under scrutiny (Post, November 9, 2009; 3:42 PM)
Iraq passes crucial election law for 2010: Agreement sets 2010 vote, allows U.S. troop drawdown to proceed (Post, November 9, 2009; 10:17 AM)
Numbness pervades a post accustomed to war, deaths (Post, November 9, 2009)
Fort Hood suspect's links to imam under scrutiny (Post, November 9, 2009)
Iraq passes crucial election law for 2010: Agreement sets 2010 vote, allows U.S. troop drawdown to proceed (Post, November 9, 2009)
Video: Voices of Power: Sen. John Kerry on Afghanistan, Iran (washingtonpost.com, September 30, 2009)
Video: Footage: Hellfire Airstrikes Over Sadr City (washingtonpost.com, May 15, 2008)
Video: Obama Questioned on Farrakhan Endorsement (washingtonpost.com, February 27, 2008)
Video: Shapiro on Giants' Inspiration (washingtonpost.com, February 1, 2008)
Video: Bush: Iran 'Threat to World Peace' (washingtonpost.com, January 9, 2008)
Latest Middle East Wires
Iran begins war games to protect nuclear sites (AP, November 22, 2009; 7:45 PM)
US military: American soldier killed in Iraq (AP, November 22, 2009; 3:19 PM)
Egypt's media stoked soccer fan anger with Algeria (AP, November 22, 2009; 2:25 PM)
Iraq PM ramps up attacks on Baathists before vote (AP, November 22, 2009; 1:15 PM)
Report: Leaked UK documents detail Iraq war chaos (AP, November 22, 2009; 12:42 PM)
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 12 Noon ET: The Penalty for Serving: After Iraq, a National Guardsman Struggles to Find a Job (washingtonpost.com, May 26, 2009; 12:00 PM)
Post Politics: Obama's Iraq Visit, Presidential Popularity, More (washingtonpost.com, April 8, 2009; 11:00 AM)
