In Kandahar, Locals Split Resentment Between US, Taliban

In Kandahar, Locals Split Resentment Between US, Taliban | As NATO invasion looms, most not keen on either side

NATO’s Afghan Civilian Killings More than Doubled in Early 2010

NATO’s Afghan Civilian Killings More than Doubled in Early 2010 | Is this the ‘progress’ President Obama spoke of?

Obama: US Can’t Be in Afghanistan ‘in Perpetuity’

Obama: US Can’t Be in Afghanistan ‘in Perpetuity’ | Nine years after invasion, claims of ‘progress’ ring hollow

Syria: Israel’s Scud Accusation May Be Pretense for Attack

Syria: Israel’s Scud Accusation May Be Pretense for Attack | Reports have Hezbollah receiving old, unusable scuds

US Pullout From Afghan Outpost Leaves Pakistani Army Fuming

US Pullout From Afghan Outpost Leaves Pakistani Army Fuming | Bajaur invasion drove hundreds of militants across Afghan border

Civilian Toll Soaring in Southern Afghanistan

Civilian Toll Soaring in Southern Afghanistan | 11 killed in latest Kandahar bombing

Iraqiya Declares Success as Iran Backs ‘Inclusive’ Govt

Iraqiya Declares Success as Iran Backs ‘Inclusive’ Govt | Allawi security guarantee likely key in courting Iranian favor

Iraq Shuts Airports, Claims 9/11-Style Attack Foiled

Iraq Shuts Airports, Claims 9/11-Style Attack Foiled | Pilot, airport worker arrested over elaborate ‘plot’

In Turnabout, US Warms to ‘Drug Kingpin’ Wali Karzai

In Turnabout, US Warms to ‘Drug Kingpin’ Wali Karzai | Sides reportedly in ‘frequent’ talks

Cyber Chief Nominee: Unclear if US Cyber Attacks Any Deterrent at All

Cyber Chief Nominee: Unclear if US Cyber Attacks Any Deterrent at All | Billions spent on largely classified cyber command