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America at War
Full coverage U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The AfPak War
The U.S. combats extremism in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Demonstrations in Iran
After a hotly contested election, opposition supporters took to the streets to protest the results.
Guantanamo Prison
Full coverage of the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, including the latest Supreme Court rulings over its legality and a database of detainees.
Unseen Iraq
Photographer Andrea Bruce documents the lives of Iraqis.
Israel at 60
Full coverage of Israel 60th anniversary of independence.
The Search for Osama
Inside the world of Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network.
From the Archives
Transition in Iraq
Iraq installs its first permanent and freely elected legislature in decades. (December, 2005)
Israeli-Hezbollah War
Headlines, photos and multimedia coverage of the month-long conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah guerillas. (June- August 2006)
Exporting Democracy
This Post series follows a U.S.-funded program to encourage democracy in Yemen, from its inception to its conclusion. (December, 2005)
Abuse at Abu Ghraib
Full coverage on the revelations of abuse by members of the U.S. military at this prison in Iraq, and the aftermath. (2003-2005)
Race to Reconstruction
After removing the Taliban in Afghanistan, the Bush administration launched a $73 million program to construct schools and clinics. But problems soon plagued the effort. (November, 2005)
Fueling Azerbaijan's Future
The Post's Philip Kennicott and washingtonpost.com's Travis Fox report on the lead-up to Azerbaijan's November 2005 parliamentary elections. (October, 2005)
The Web as a Weapon
A special report on how jihadists use the Internet and technology to spread their message. (August, 2005)
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FORT HOOD, TEX. -- Brig. Gen. William F. Grimsley stood at the edge of the 4th Infantry Division's Iraq war memorial, one of many monuments to soldiers who lived and trained on this sprawling Army post.
Federal investigators are examining possible links between Fort Hood shooting suspect Maj. Nidal M. Hasan and an American-born imam who U.S. authorities say has become a supporter and leading promoter of al-Qaeda since leaving a Northern Virginia mosque, officials said.
Iraq passes crucial election law for 2010: Agreement sets 2010 vote, allows U.S. troop drawdown to proceed (Post, November 9, 2009)
Iraqi lawmakers pass election law, paving way for January vote: U.S. ambassador says 'responsible drawdown is going to be done according to schedule' (Post, November 8, 2009; 4:22 PM)
Digest: Foreign Digest: Lebanon's government will include Hezbollah (Post, November 8, 2009)
In Turkey, fertile ground for creationism: U.S. critics of evolution help translate their ideas for a society already torn between Islam and secularism (Post, November 8, 2009)
Fort Hood suspect became more devout after mother's death, cousin says (Post, November 7, 2009; 12:27 PM)
Digest: Digest (Post, November 7, 2009)
Abbas may give up Palestinian Authority post, but not power: Palestinian hasn't mentioned ceding posts other than presidency (Post, November 7, 2009)
THE FALLEN AT FORT HOOD: THE FALLEN AT FORT HOOD: Francheska Velez, who had disarmed bombs in Iraq, was pregnant and headed home (Post, November 6, 2009; 5:29 PM)
Digest: World Digest: Hague court to probe Kenya's post-election strife (Post, November 6, 2009)
Exxon-Shell consortium signs deal to develop Iraqi oil field (Post, November 6, 2009)
Abbas rejects reelection bid: CITES STYMIED PEACE EFFORTS
'We are at a crossroads,' Palestinian declares (Post, November 6, 2009)
Islamic critics blast Beyonce on eve of Egypt show (AP, November 5, 2009; 2:23 PM)
Clashes erupt as Iran marks anniversary of embassy siege: Clashes erupt as regime marks 30th anniversary of U.S. Embassy siege (Post, November 5, 2009)
Analysis: Obama administration missteps hamper Mideast efforts (Post, November 5, 2009)
Israeli navy says it seized ship carrying arms bound for Hezbollah (Post, November 5, 2009)
Opposition supporters clash with Iranian security forces (Post, November 4, 2009; 7:27 PM)
Clinton has 'productive meeting' with Egypt on Mideast peace process (Post, November 4, 2009; 12:29 PM)
Military: Israeli navy captures arms ship (Post, November 4, 2009; 9:13 AM)
Digest: Nation Digest: House repudiates U.N. report on Gaza war (Post, November 4, 2009)
Iraqi logjam over vote law illustrates waning U.S. clout: Continued wrangling illustrates waning clout of American officials (Post, November 4, 2009)
Digest: World Digest: U.S. reopens engagement with Burma (Post, November 4, 2009)
U.S. hope dims for high-level Israeli-Palestinian talks over state (Post, November 4, 2009)
Army contractor in Iraq is warned to cut workforce: KBR could face penalties, Pentagon auditors warn (Post, November 3, 2009)
Fine Print: Cheney had his own reading of 'classified' (Post, November 3, 2009)
Digest: World digest: Suicide bomber kills 35 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan (Post, November 3, 2009)
Clinton qualifies praise for Israel on West Bank growth: U.S. wants construction frozen, not just curbed, she emphasizes (Post, November 3, 2009)
Clinton eases praise of Israel after Arab concerns (AP, November 2, 2009; 9:32 PM)
Arab leaders to confront Clinton over Israeli settlement comments (Post, November 2, 2009; 10:11 AM)
Shared interests define Obama's world: In engaging adversaries, the president sometimes unsettles allies (Post, November 2, 2009)
Digest: Digest: Bicycle bomb, other attacks kill 10 in Iraq (Post, November 2, 2009)
Jordan Valley could be a sticking point in peace talks: Israelis, Palestinians each stake claim to section of West Bank (Post, November 2, 2009)
Palestinians accuse U.S. of giving in on Israeli settlements: Officials want halt in building settlements before direct talks (Post, November 2, 2009)
Clinton praises Israel for 'unprecedented' concessions: But Palestinians reject Netanyahu's offer on settlements (Post, November 1, 2009)
Obama seeking options on troops levels in Afghanistan: MEETING WITH JOINT CHIEFS
President looks to send fewer additional troops (Post, October 31, 2009)
1,000 U.S. troops wounded in Afghanistan in past 3 months: Three-month total in Afghanistan surpasses 1,000 (Post, October 31, 2009)
Digest: World digest: U.S., Colombia sign agreement on bases (Post, October 31, 2009)
House set to pass resolution denouncing U.N.'s Gaza report: House resolution calls the findings 'irredeemably biased' (Post, October 31, 2009)
Audit finds that Iraq contractor overcharged for repair parts (Post, October 30, 2009)
Clinton rebukes Pakistan on hunt for al-Qaeda leaders: Secretary, in a rebuke, questions failure to locate terrorist leaders (Post, October 30, 2009)
Digest: World Digest: China confirms execution of 2 Tibetans (Post, October 28, 2009)
Extremist group claims responsibility for Baghdad bombs (Post, October 27, 2009; 6:13 AM)
U.S. official resigns over Afghan war: Foreign Service officer and former Marine captain says he no longer knows why his nation is fighting (Post, October 27, 2009)
Iran's top officials appear split over sending uranium abroad: Under draft proposal, uranium would be sent abroad for processing (Post, October 27, 2009)
Bombings rock Iraq's political landscape: DEADLIEST ATTACKS IN TWO YEARS
'A clear message' to Maliki before elections (Post, October 26, 2009; 9:04 AM)
Video: Voices of Power: Sen. John Kerry on Afghanistan, Iran (washingtonpost.com, September 30, 2009)
Video: Bush Announces Troop Reduction Plan (washingtonpost.com, September 9, 2008)
Video: A Sister's Undying Love (washingtonpost.com, September 8, 2008)
Video: The War Within (washingtonpost.com, September 8, 2008)
Video: Giuliani: Obama 'Never Led Anything' (washingtonpost.com, September 3, 2008)
Latest Middle East Wires
US-POLITICS Summary (Reuters, November 9, 2009; 4:10 AM)
US military: 3 US military personnel die in Iraq (AP, November 9, 2009; 3:59 AM)
US military: 2 American pilots die in Iraq (AP, November 9, 2009; 1:39 AM)
Oil jumps $1 to above $78 on hurricane fears, dollar (Reuters, November 9, 2009; 1:14 AM)
US-POLITICS Summary (Reuters, November 9, 2009; 1:12 AM)
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)
