Retired Generals Send Letter to Congress Concerning Suicide PreventionTo Members of Congress: We know you share our grave concern about the alarming rate of suicide among those who serve in our nation’s military. For our troops and their families, we all have a solemn obligation to take every measure possible to address this crisis. It is in this spirit that we urge your active support for ending unwise restrictions on military commanders that interfere with their obligation and ability to keep the men and women under their command safe. ...
Syria Denies It Would Use Chemical WeaponsSyria says it will not use chemical weapons against its own people after U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned the issue remains a "red line" that would prompt direct American intervention. ...

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UN Chief Warns Israeli Settlements Would Be 'Fatal Blow'United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has warned it would be an “almost fatal blow” to peace prospects if Israel builds thousands of new housing units for Jewish settlers on land the Palestinians want for a future state. ...

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Collaborating Extremist Groups Worry Africom Commander Extremist groups collaborating in Africa pose a threat beyond the region that extends to Europe and the United States, U.S. Africa Command's top military officer said. ...
Niger's President Backs Mali Intervention The crisis in northern Mali could enter a new chapter this week.
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