Russia Modernizing Kyrgyz, Tajik Defenses;

Israel, Hamas Turtle Towards War...;

...As Israel's Northern Front Heats Up

Saudi Arabian Judges Fight Against King Abdullah's Reforms;

U.S., Libya Forming Commando Force to Root Out Jihadists;

Bahrain Cracks Down, Revokes Citizenship of 31 People

Kyrgyz Uranium Dumps Threaten Region's Water Supply;

Syrian Rebels Buying Weapons from Assad Regime;

Turkey Does Not Want to Talk With Syria

U.S.-Israel, Joint Exercises to be Held This Month;

Egypt Fears Sinai-Based Attack on Israel Saudi Religious Police to Get Female Officers