• Antiwar.com
  • Viewpoints
  • News
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Donate

Afghan Soldier Kills US Marine, Marking 19 Attacks This Year

by John Glaser | May 7, 2012

An Afghan soldier shot and killed a U.S. Marine on Sunday, wounding another, in the nineteenth such attack from Afghan forces on NATO soldiers this year. After this latest incident, there have been 12 NATO soldiers killed in 19 such attacks in the first five months of...

read more

US Admits Killing Innocent Afghan Family in Airstrike

by John Glaser | May 7, 2012

The U.S. military has claimed responsibility for an airstrike that killed six innocent members of a family in southwestern Afghanistan and pledged a formal apology would be forthcoming. The attack took place on Friday and was revealed publicly by the governor of...

read more

Congressional Intel Chairs: Taliban ‘Stronger’ Since Obama’s 2009 Surge

by Jason Ditz | May 6, 2012

Congressional Intel Chairs: Taliban ‘Stronger’ Since Obama’s 2009 Surge | Feinstein: Insurgency ‘won’t necessarily burn out’

read more

Afghan Soldier Kills US Marine, Wounds Another

by Jason Ditz | May 6, 2012

Afghan Soldier Kills US Marine, Wounds Another | Report: Dispute between US, Afghan forces before attack

read more

Obama Misleads on Afghanistan, Claims Victory and Promises Withdrawal

by John Glaser | May 5, 2012

In his weekly address, President Obama promised to withdraw U.S. troops by the end of 2014 and to start wasting money here at home, instead of over in Afghanistan. "After more than a decade of war," he said," it is time to focus on nation building here at home." He...

read more

Panetta Admonishes US Troops to ‘Watch Their Behavior’

by Jason Ditz | May 4, 2012

Panetta Admonishes US Troops to ‘Watch Their Behavior’ | Corpse desecration, massacres put ‘service members at risk’

read more

Obama’s 2024 Afghan ‘Transition’ Deal Not Convincing Everyone

by Jason Ditz | May 3, 2012

Obama’s 2024 Afghan ‘Transition’ Deal Not Convincing Everyone | Hawks are pleased as deal to ‘end the war’ extends it

read more

Pentagon Describes ‘Long-Term and Acute’ Problems in Afghanistan

by John Glaser | May 3, 2012

The Pentagon Tuesday released a report on the progress of the war in Afghanistan that acknowledged a “resilient” Taliban and pointed to “long-term and acute challenges" as the military prepares for a considerable drawdown of forces in 2014. Like all such Pentagon...

read more

US-Afghan Pact Will Allow Drone War in Pakistan to Continue

by John Glaser | May 2, 2012

The deal Washington and Kabul recently signed will allow Washington to continue launch drone attacks into Pakistan beyond 2014, U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker indicated Wednesday. In response to a question about drones strikes past the so-called withdrawal date in 2014,...

read more

Pentagon: Tons of Weapons Stuck in Pakistan

by Jason Ditz | May 1, 2012

Pentagon: Tons of Weapons Stuck in Pakistan | Report terms border closure a ‘strategic concern’

read more
Page 242 of 419«...1020...241242243244...250260...»
The Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom

Advertise on Antiwar.com

Search

Recent Stories

  • Venezuela Defense Minister Vows To Defend the ‘Homeland at Any Cost’ After Trump’s Blockade Threat
  • Israeli Settlers Briefly Enter Gaza and Raise Israeli Flag
  • Three Palestinians Die in Gaza Due to Israeli Attacks, Unexploded Ordnance, and Harsh Weather
  • Al-Shabaab Captures Strategic Town From US-Backed Government in Southern Somalia
Randolph Bourne Institute

Topics

Russia Palestine Yemen China Iran NATO Gaza ISIS North Korea Israel Ukraine Turkey Pakistan Obama Syria Afghanistan Pentagon Trump Saudi Arabia Iraq

Resources

  • Antiwar.com Newsletter
  • Advertise on Antiwar.com
  • Front Page Archives
  • Donate to Antiwar.com
  • Reprint Policy
  • Regional News
  • Submission Guidelines
  • Front Page
  • Blog
  • News
  • Viewpoints
  • Submissions
  • About Us
  • Search
  • Donate

Follow Us

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
Reproduction of material from any original Antiwar.com pages without written permission is strictly prohibited.

©2025 Antiwar.com. All rights reserved.
A 501(c)3 Nonprofit, #71-0929026