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World: Mideast Today's Headlines  |  December 10, 2008

U.S. sharpens focus on Lashkar-e-Taiba By Greg Miller Intelligence officials say the group blamed in the Mumbai attacks may be broadening its aims, perhaps even to succeed Al Qaeda should the terrorist network falter. Iraqis applaud charges against Blackwater guards By Tina Susman and Usama Redha The shooting that killed at least 17 in a Baghdad traffic circle last year resonates strongly among Iraqis, who believe it was unjustified and are eager for justice. Vote shifts Israel's Likud Party sharply right By Ashraf Khalil In a blow to party leader Benjamin Netanyahu, members select a slate of hard-liners for upcoming national elections. The move is a boost for Tzipi Livni's Kadima party. WORLD BRIEFING Greece: Thousands attend burial / Germany: Life term in bomb trial / Ukraine: Rivals form coalition / Argentina: Bones found in old detention center / Germany: Cruise passengers to skirt Somalia Pakistan arrests suspected mastermind of Mumbai attacks By Henry Chu Zaki ur Rehman Lakhvi was captured in a raid in the Pakistani-controlled portion of Kashmir, officials say. He is a senior commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba, an Islamic militant group. Chaos at Guantanamo tribunal By Carol J. Williams Five alleged Sept. 11 plotters offer to plead guilty, then three decline. One pledges loyalty to Bin Laden. Arms expert urges moderate approach on Iran By Borzou Daragahi In a new report, Mark Fitzpatrick argues for accepting some aspects of Iran's nuclear program, such as enrichment, in order to maintain access for inspectors and help prevent development of a bomb. Confusion persists over suspects arrested in Pakistan By Laura King It's unclear whether Pakistani officials detained the alleged mastermind of the Mumbai attacks, Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, during a raid Sunday. World briefing Somalia: EU to set up anti-piracy patrol / Northern Ireland: Militant Michael Stone sentenced to 16 years Pakistan militant group builds web of Western recruits By Sebastian Rotella Lashkar-e-Taiba, an Islamic militant group blamed in the Mumbai attacks, has actively recruited U.S.- and British-born contacts who have gone on to execute attacks for Al Qaeda. Millions of Muslims completing Mecca pilgrimage By Steve Padilla The faithful from around the world are making the trip to Saudi Arabia in the annual hajj, which is one of the five 'pillars' of Islam. OPINION: L.A., the next Mumbai? Police Chief William Bratton and his counter-terrorism commander, Deputy Chief Michael Downing, assess the risks and readiness in the city. OPINION: What terrorists want In an image-driven world, we aid our enemies by focusing too much attention on them and their deeds. — Gregory Rodriguez OPINION: Clinton, Obama and Israel It's time for the U.S. to reengage in the Mideast peace process. — Tim Rutten OPINION: 5 secretaries of State advise Hillary Clinton George Shultz, James Baker, Warren Christopher, Madeleine Albright and Colin Powell offer their views. OPINION: MIA in Mumbai Indian officials, police and commandos must share the blame for mishandling the attacks." — Edward N. Luttwak OPINION: Muslims -- India's new 'untouchables' The condition of the country's Muslims has deteriorated, and the world has overlooked the nation's problems." — Asra Q. Nomani OPINION: 'War on terror' -- an exercise in folly Mumbai serves as a reminder that fanatics committed to violence have been with us for millenniums." — Rosa Brooks BLOG Babylon & Beyond Iran, from inside and outside: Web-only coverage about the Middle East powerhouse that is a cause for concern in capitals around the globe. The Egyptian Sphinx: Exclusive coverage of the political tumult and cultural wonders of the Arab world's largest, most storied and oldest nation. SPECIAL REPORT: JERUSALEM Struggle for the heart of a holy city The Los Angeles Times looks at Jerusalem 40 years after the 1967 war. FOREIGN BUREAUS Explore The Times' world From Baghdad to Buenos Aires, 30 foreign correspondents cover news for the Los Angeles Times from around the globe. SUBSCRIBE Click here to subscribe to World: Mideast, The Times' free daily e-mail newsletter on the Middle East.

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