The Yakuza Lobby

The Yakuza Lobby - Foreign Policy Dec 13

An Afghan Mystery: Why Are Large Shipments of Gold Leaving the Country?

An Afghan Mystery: Why Are Large Shipments of Gold Leaving the Country? - New York Times Dec 16

Hezbollah chief says Al-Qaeda 'tricked' to fight in Syria

Hezbollah chief says Al-Qaeda 'tricked' to fight in Syria - AFP Dec 16

Iranian leader cancels Turkey trip amid row

Iranian leader cancels Turkey trip amid row - Hürriyet Dec 17

Did Iran just dump Assad?

Did Iran just dump Assad? - Foreign Policy Dec 16

Islamist fighters take army base as rebel forces make gains in Aleppo

Islamist fighters take army base as rebel forces make gains in Aleppo - Independent Dec 16

Convicted terrorist who tried to blow up Israeli plane fails to win parole

Convicted terrorist who tried to blow up Israeli plane fails to win parole - Guardian Dec 17

Iran media: Son of ex-president released on bail

Iran media: Son of ex-president released on bail - AP Dec 17

Syria returns four more slain Islamists

Syria returns four more slain Islamists - Daily Star Dec 17

Iran says it captured two more U.S. drones before ScanEagle

Iran says it captured two more U.S. drones before ScanEagle - AP Dec 17

Security forces arrest terror suspects in Jerusalem

Security forces arrest terror suspects in Jerusalem - Jerusalem Post Dec 17