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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.


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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)

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