it would be a controversial move because it breaks a u.n. embarq go.t is claimed the agreement was reached last november and documents show it occurred weeks after iraq's prime minister returned from lobbying the obama administration in washington for extra weapons. israeli aircraft carried out two airstrikes near the lebanese syrian border. there was no immediate confirmation from lebanese security officials. the israeli prime minister confirmed israel had done all that was necessary to secure its security. it took place near a remote village near the valley. pakistan's military has launched airstrikes in the northwest of the country, killing at least 30 people. officials say fighter jets bombed targets at the tribal area on tuesday. it is claimed training centers were established. talks between the pakistani government and taliban militants broke down last week after a taliban linked group claimed responsibility for killing two dozen soldiers. antigovernment unrest continues in venezuela. protesters set up their -- barricades. state,eastern border ot