Karzai Says Kabul Bombing Planned in Pakistan

Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Wednesday that the suicide bombing in Kabul that killed over 50 people was plotted in Pakistan. The accusation is likely to heighten tensions in an already unstable diplomacy with Pakistan, and Karzai vowed to seek answers. “We are...

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Downed US Drone in Iran Reveals Broader Covert War

Iran's recovery of a downed U.S. surveillance drone publicized America's ongoing covert war on Iran, a part of the Obama administration's strategy even more bellicose than his predecessor's. U.S. actions towards Iran are being couched as an attempt to prevent their...

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UN Imposes New Sanctions on Eritrea

The United Nations Security Council imposed new sanctions on Eritrea on Monday for allegedly supporting Islamists militants, prompting an angry reaction from the government. "The resolution is another injustice on the Eritrean people and will heighten tensions and...

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U.S. in Talks to Rebuild Libyan Army

The United States is involved in negotiations with Libya's interim government over establishing a deal to help rebuild, train, arm, and equip a new national army for Libya. "We're looking for ways in which we can be helpful," said General Carter Ham, commander of U.S....

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