The Pentagon is directing more military aid to Eastern Europe, even as the U.S. has talked about reducing the empire's resources in Europe to focus more on Asia. The U.S. has been relying more on Eastern European NATO allies in its efforts in Afghanistan, and so is...
France Pulls Troops From Afghan Training Mission
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Friday that he was suspending training operations in Afghanistan after an Afghan soldier killed four French soldiers and wounded a dozen more in a shoot out. Sarkozy also said the shooting raises serious doubts about the efficacy...
Helicopter Downed in Afghanistan, Six US Marines Killed
Helicopter Downed in Afghanistan, Six US Marines Killed | Second helicopter crash this week
Iran Says Scientist Assassins May Have Used Privileged UN Info
Iran claimed on Thursday that the most recent assassination of one of their nuclear scientists was committed with information obtained from the United Nations. Iran's deputy U.N. ambassador Eshagh Al Habib said there was a "high suspicion that ... terrorist circles...
47 Killed as Former Libyan Mercs Fight Mali Military
47 Killed as Former Libyan Mercs Fight Mali Military | Tuareg spokesman rejects claim of major military victory
Russia Warns Against US Attack on Iran
Russia has strongly objected to Western belligerence towards its allies Syria and Iran, warning that a military assault on the Iranian regime could cause a "chain reaction" that would destabilize the entire world. Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, vowed to...
US Closes Major File-Sharing Website One Day After Anti-SOPA Protest
US Closes Major File-Sharing Website One Day After Anti-SOPA Protest | Was takedown a personal vendetta over ‘Mega Song’ lawsuit?
Supplying Troops in Afghanistan Costs US Six Times After Closure of Pakistan Routes
Supplying troops in Afghanistan is costing the U.S. six times as much money ever since a political fallout with Pakistan led them to close supply routes through their country. Islamabad closed two key supply routes from Pakistan to Afghanistan after U.S. warplanes...
Former Liberian Ruler ‘Worked for CIA’
Former Liberian Ruler ‘Worked for CIA’ | Pentagon discloses Taylor ties, offers no details
Anti-US Protests in Afghanistan Over Civilian Killings
Anti-US Protests in Afghanistan Over Civilian Killings | Kunar Governor insists no role in night raid