Jan 17, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iraq has been detaining hundreds of foreign
contractors, including those hired to protect the U.S. embassy in Baghdad.

Feb 07, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran, concerned over abductions, has banned land travel in
Syria.

Feb 24, 2012

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military has sought to compensate for a steady
decline in conscription by recruiting Orthodox Jews.

Mar 14, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- A Saudi national has been arrested on charges of
threatening to blow up the White House.