The commander of the NATO-led war in Afghanistan warned on Wednesday of a significant increase in fighting in the country's east this summer. "As I look to reduce the numbers of U.S. forces ... I will use significant combat power in the east, anticipating we are going...
US Blames Iran for Post-Quran Burning Violence in Afghanistan | Iranian agents ‘exploited’ public outrage
The Obama administration appears ready to make a concession on night raids in negotiations with the Kabul government for a strategic partnership deal in Afghanistan beyond the withdrawal date of 2014. Negotiators are close to a deal in which night raids after 2014...
Tensions With Pakistan A New Excuse for Keeping Afghan War Going | US offers $10 million for capture of head of banned Pakistani charity
A majority of Americans say the U.S. should withdraw all of its troops from Afghanistan before the 2014 deadline set by the Obama administration, according to a new poll. The CNN/ORC International survey released Friday indicated only 25% of Americans support the war...
Afghan Policeman Kills Nine Fellow Officers in Paktika Province | ‘Guard duty’ officer killed sleeping fellows, left in a truck
The lawyer defending the U.S. soldier accused of murdering 17 Afghan civilians said on Friday U.S. authorities are blocking his ability to investigate the incident. "We are facing an almost complete information blackout from the government which is having a...
US Military ‘Can’t Access’ Massacre Site to Collect Evidence | ‘Security issues’ cited, but how will prosecution work?
At Least 20 Killed in Ambush on NATO Supply Convoy | ‘Intense fighting’ in Farah Province
Nationalization Leads to Spike in Afghan Guards’ Cost | Congress mulls ditching aid programs as too pricey to guard
