Iranian former ministers call for curbs to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's powers

Iranian former ministers call for curbs to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's powers - The Telegraph Aug 14

Ethiopian premier’s absence draws attention, speculation

Ethiopian premier’s absence draws attention, speculation - Washington Times Aug 13

Mamlouk charges send clear message to Assad

Mamlouk charges send clear message to Assad - Daily Star Aug 14

Libyan fighters join Syrian revolt against Assad

Libyan fighters join Syrian revolt against Assad - Reuters Aug 14

North Korean leader's uncle heads to China for talks

North Korean leader's uncle heads to China for talks - The Telegraph 14 Aug 

Let Them Hunt

Let Them Hunt - Foreign Policy Aug 14

Tajikistan: Ex-Warlord Surrenders

Tajikistan: Ex-Warlord Surrenders - Reuters Aug 13

Syria: western diplomats lose faith in SNC to unite opposition groups

Syria: western diplomats lose faith in SNC to unite opposition groups - Guardian Aug 13

Pakistan plans new offensive against Taliban militants, Leon Panetta says

Pakistan plans new offensive against Taliban militants, Leon Panetta says - The Telegraph Aug 14

Why the U.S. Isn’t Arming Syria’s Opposition – Yet

Why the U.S. Isn’t Arming Syria’s Opposition – Yet  - Time Aug 3

The CIA and ISI: Are Pakistan and the U.S.’s Spy Agencies Starting to Get Along?

The CIA and ISI: Are Pakistan and the U.S.’s Spy Agencies Starting to Get Along?  - Time Aug 7