The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan on Thursday said he believes American troop withdrawals should stop in 2013, keeping at least 68,000 by 2014 in contradiction of Obama administration plans to have combat troops out by that year. Marine Gen. John R. Allen said in...
In negotiating a strategic partnership deal with a U.S. vulnerable from its failing mission in Afghanistan, President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that his government is "taking a magnifying glass" to every detail of the talks. Mr. Karzai reiterated his pledge that...
Bales Charged With 17 Counts of Murder Over Massacre | Bales lawyer: War is on trial
Israel and the U.S. disagree on how soon a military attack on Iran would be necessary, Israel's defense minister said Thursday, even after admitting Iran currently has no nuclear weapons program. Ehud Barak claimed Iran is trying to make its civilian nuclear...
Clashes Continue in Syria Despite Calls for Ceasefire | Opposition claims 62 killed nationwide
Rebel troops have toppled the democratically elected government in Mali after Tuareg rebels in the north returned home from fighting as mercenaries for ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi. Late Thursday, Tuareg combatants fought a weakened government as the rebel...
Gen. Allen: Pakistan a ‘Threat’ in Terror War | Claims progress in war but also predicts impending doom
Mali Soldiers Seize State Media, Attack Palace in Coup Bid | Anger over mismanagement of northern secessionist war fuels violence
Afghan Officials Change Story: Kandahar Massacre May Have Only Had One Shooter | Everybody saw several troops, but no one saw more than one shooter
Real or Hoax: Syria Arms Smuggling Centers on Soccer Goal | Dribbles and passes describe secret route, video alleges
