U.S. aims to hold Afghanistan's Karzai to his pledges of reform

U.S. aims to hold Afghanistan's Karzai to his pledges of reform

The United States is developing a set of benchmarks to ensure that Afghan President Hamid Karzai keeps a promise delivered at his...

 

Pakistan suicide bomber kills 19 at Peshawar courthouse

Reporting from Islamabad, Pakistan, and Peshawar, Pakistan -- A suicide bombing at a crowded courthouse in Peshawar killed 19 people...

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Pakistan blast kills at least 10

A suicide attacker set off a car bomb at a police checkpoint Saturday, killing at least 10 people, officials said.

Car bomb outside U.S. base in Afghanistan injures at least two dozen

Car bomb outside U.S. base in Afghanistan injures at least two dozen

The Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing outside a major U.S. military base on the outskirts of the capital today that...

White House talks up need for exit strategy in Afghanistan

The White House sent its strongest signal yet Thursday that it is searching for an eventual way out of Afghanistan even as it considers...

In Afghanistan, bomber strikes near key U.S. base

The Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing outside a major U.S. military base on the outskirts of the capital today that...

Dutch troops' method in Afghanistan gains new prominence

Dutch troops' method in Afghanistan gains new prominence

A dozen Dutch soldiers emerge from their belching armored carriers, scan the area for danger and begin setting up checkpoints outside the...

Obama makes a vow to veterans of today's wars

Obama makes a vow to veterans of today's wars

On a day when Americans acknowledge military veterans, President Obama said he would honor current service members' work with a commitment...

U.S. ambassador warns against Afghanistan troop buildup

U.S. ambassador warns against Afghanistan troop buildup

In an unexpected dissent at a critical moment, the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan has warned in classified cables against any further...

Iraq, Afghanistan veterans need more help at home

Floyd Meshad, Vietnam vet, was in a Ralphs supermarket in Westchester when his cellphone rang at 9 o'clock one evening not long ago.

Obama, war council to review Afghanistan troop options

President Obama and his war council plan today to review four basic strategy options for Afghanistan that could increase the number of U.S....

Britain's Gordon Brown lambasted over sloppy condolence note

Britain's Gordon Brown lambasted over sloppy condolence note

It was a simple letter from the most powerful man in Britain. In an age of big political staffs, computers and spell-check, it was written...

Afghanistan ill-prepared for swine flu

Afghanistan ill-prepared for swine flu

Zakrullah Nouri has never known a time when his country was not at war.

Fort Hood tragedy rocks military as it grapples with mental health issues

Fort Hood tragedy rocks military as it grapples with mental health issues

The U.S. military's culture of silence about troops' mental health had finally begun to change.