Authorization for the Use of Military Force: Congress Looks to Revise, Expand President’s War Powers.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who is usually allied with McCain on defense and foreign policy issues, made clear the direction he thinks he thinks the Congress should move. “I just think we need to broaden the definition,” said Graham, “and look at who is the enemy and where is the war in 2013.”
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Recent Oil Discovery off Lebanese Coast Draws Naval Powers to East Med.

The discovery a few years ago of an important deposit of oil and gas reserves in the waters just off the Lebanese, Israeli and Cypriot coasts has raised the interest of foreign militaries who have in recent weeks become attracted to the region, adding ingredients at sea to an already explosive atmosphere on land.
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