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U.S. has secretly provided arms training to Syria rebels since 2012

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 04:14 PM PDT

CIA agents and special operations troops have trained the rebels in anti-tank and antiaircraft weaponry in Jordan and Turkey.

WASHINGTON — CIA operatives and U.S. special operations troops have been secretly training Syrian rebels with anti-tank and antiaircraft weapons since late last year, months before President Obama approved plans to begin directly arming them, according to U.S. officials and rebel commanders.

Morsi opponents push for a new revolt in Egypt

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 03:59 PM PDT

The group Rebel is collecting signatures and planning protests as the Islamist leader's first anniversary in office nears. It wants his presidency declared unconstitutional.

CAIRO — Amir Mahrous waved petitions at passing cars, hoping the "Rebel" stamped in bold letters would inspire motorists to urge the unseating of President Mohamed Morsi through a lawsuit and nationwide protests planned to mark his upcoming one-year anniversary in office.

Kerry's India visit may revive languishing ties

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 03:07 PM PDT

Diplomacy between Washington and New Delhi is at something of a standstill. Talks are likely to focus on the Taliban negotiations and U.S.-Indian market access.

NEW DELHI — With a host of issues in need of attention, from Afghanistan to immigration reform to market access, Secretary of State John F. Kerry arrives in India this weekend in an effort to inject some energy into what's widely seen as sluggish U.S.-Indian relations.

Suicide bomber attacks mosque in Pakistan; at least 15 dead

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 10:13 AM PDT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- At least 15 people were killed and dozens more wounded Friday when a suicide bomber, apparently a teenager, blew himself up inside a mosque in northern Pakistan, police said.