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Saturday, December 08, 2012  The defensive tone by U.S. officials in response to questions raised at an international security summit in Bahrain reflects growing speculation about a possible U.S. policy realignment toward Asia at the expense of Mideast initiatives.

Friday, June 08, 2012  AP IMPACT: US troops are killing themselves at fastest pace since nation began a decade of war

Monday, March 21, 2011  Tanks, armored vehicles deploy in Yemen's capital as top commander defects to opposition

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Biden condemns new Israeli settlement plan, warns it 'undermines' climate for peace talks

Wednesday, June 03, 2009  First stop on Mideast trip: Obama to meet Saudi king as he opens a dialogue with Muslim world

Monday, May 18, 2009  Obama urges Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to restart stalled Mideast peace talks

Sunday, March 01, 2009  Mideast, Europe up next for Clinton; assessing peace prospects, frayed alliances, Russian aims