After a decade of war in Afghanistan, exhaustive support for a corrupt government, and training and weaponizing security forces with loyalty to themselves and themselves only, many troops are losing confidence in the war effort. Their disillusionment was on display in...
Palestinians Will Seek UN Membership on Sept. 23
The Palestinians will submit their request for full statehood membership at the United Nations on September 23, according to Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki. The vote will be put to the UN Security Council and subject to US veto. Palestinian President...
At Least 31 Killed as Suicide Bomber Attacks Swat Valley Funeral
At Least 31 Killed as Suicide Bomber Attacks Swat Valley Funeral | Funeral was for anti-Taliban lashkar member
Renewed Fighting in Yemeni Capital: Three Killed
Renewed Fighting in Yemeni Capital: Three Killed | Sanaa ceasefire in doubt after gunbattle
Kosovar Serbs Return to Roadblocks to Protest Border Closures
Kosovar Serbs Return to Roadblocks to Protest Border Closures | Kosovo PM vows to send police to crossings
Yemenis Rally to Condemn Policy of ‘Collective Punishment’
Yemenis Rally to Condemn Policy of ‘Collective Punishment’ | Slam Troops who fire live ammo against protesters
Haitian Protesters Clash With Police, Demand UN Troop Withdrawal
Haitian protesters called for the withdrawal of United Nations troops from Haiti on Wednesday, clashing with police and security forces. The protesters demanded UN troops, there since 2004, leave and hurled rocks at Haitian police in riot gear. In response, the...
Car Bombing at Iraqi Restaurant Kills 17
Car Bombing at Iraqi Restaurant Kills 17 | Restaurant popular with Shi’ite pilgrims and police
Three Years After ‘Handover,’ Iraq’s Green Zone Still Feels Like Occupied Territory
Three Years After ‘Handover,’ Iraq’s Green Zone Still Feels Like Occupied Territory
Syrian Tanks Attack Towns Near Turkish Border
Syrian Tanks Attack Towns Near Turkish Border | Communications cut off in Northern region