Pentagon Links Rising Death Toll to Troops Surge in Afghanistan | More troops means more opportunities for ‘hostile contact’
Copter Shot Down in Afghanistan, Raising NATO Toll to 28 for June
Copter Shot Down in Afghanistan, Raising NATO Toll to 28 for June | Just over a week in, June shaping up to be very deadly
At Least Seven US Troops Killed in Afghanistan
At Least Seven US Troops Killed in Afghanistan | Three other NATO troops, two contractors also slain
Afghan Cabinet Shakeup: Top Pro-West Ministers Ousted
Afghan Cabinet Shakeup: Top Pro-West Ministers Ousted | Interior Minister, Intelligence Director ousted after tense Karzai meet
Doubts as Jirga Backs Karzai’s Talks With Taliban
Doubts as Jirga Backs Karzai’s Talks With Taliban | No Taliban support, no clear strategy as conference ends
UK Commander: Afghan Police Alienating Locals, Fueling Insurgency
UK Commander: Afghan Police Alienating Locals, Fueling Insurgency | Exit strategy depends on ‘credible, trusted’ police
Karzai’s ‘Peace Jirga’ Met With Rockets
Karzai’s ‘Peace Jirga’ Met With Rockets | Kabul under lockdown as Karzai delivers speech
NATO Chief: Taliban ‘Stronger than Expected’
NATO Chief: Taliban ‘Stronger than Expected’ | Vows war will continue, predicts ‘progress’
German President Resigns Over Afghan War Comments
German President Resigns Over Afghan War Comments | Said war was about protecting trade routes
McChrystal Claims Iran Aiding Taliban
McChrystal Claims Iran Aiding Taliban | Weeks after denial McChrystal reverses course


