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12th April, 2012
Suicide bomber kills five in northern Afghanistan
At least five people, including three civilians, were killed late Thursday when a suicide bomber struck in northern Afghanistan, police said.
At least five people, including three civilians, were killed late Thursday when a suicide bomber struck in northern Afghanistan, police said.
11th April, 2012
Attacks kill two Nato troops, local Afghan official
Two bomb explosions and an insurgent attack killed two Nato service members and a local Afghan government official on Wednesday.
Two bomb explosions and an insurgent attack killed two Nato service members and a local Afghan government official on Wednesday.
30th March, 2012
Anti-war protesters again denied permit for Nato summit march
A US judge on Thursday rejected a request from anti-war protesters to demonstrate during the Nato summit of world leaders in May, but organizers said they still plan a protest they hope will draw 10,000 people opposed to the war in Afghanistan.
A US judge on Thursday rejected a request from anti-war protesters to demonstrate during the Nato summit of world leaders in May, but organizers said they still plan a protest they hope will draw 10,000 people opposed to the war in Afghanistan.
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28th March, 2012
Losing war: One veteran every 80 minutes
Even with tens of thousands of US soldiers on ground in Afghanistan, the US is fast losing out to the Taliban who are again establishing…
Even with tens of thousands of US soldiers on ground in Afghanistan, the US is fast losing out to the Taliban who are again establishing…
27th March, 2012
Americans’ support for Afghan war drops sharply: poll
Support for the war in Afghanistan has dropped sharply among Americans in recent months as they grow increasingly disillusioned with the conflict that began more than a decade ago.
Support for the war in Afghanistan has dropped sharply among Americans in recent months as they grow increasingly disillusioned with the conflict that began more than a decade ago.
21st March, 2012
US, Pakistan have shared anti-terror interest: Clinton
WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that the United States and Pakistan share interests in fighting terrorism after a panel in Islamabad made…
WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that the United States and Pakistan share interests in fighting terrorism after a panel in Islamabad made…
21st March, 2012
17th March, 2012
In one day, Obama is $5 million man
ATLANTA: US President Barack Obama, juggling dual roles as fundraiser extraordinaire and commander-in-chief, piled up a cool five million dollars in a lucrative single-day campaign…
ATLANTA: US President Barack Obama, juggling dual roles as fundraiser extraordinaire and commander-in-chief, piled up a cool five million dollars in a lucrative single-day campaign…
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16th March, 2012
Is America paying attention?
For purposes of this column, I mean by “America” not the state or the establishment, but the society. It’s important to draw that distinction, especially…
For purposes of this column, I mean by “America” not the state or the establishment, but the society. It’s important to draw that distinction, especially…
14th March, 2012
Nato will switch to support in Afghanistan in 2013: Obama
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama on Wednesday confirmed Nato forces in Afghanistan will switch to a support role there as planned next year, ahead of…
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama on Wednesday confirmed Nato forces in Afghanistan will switch to a support role there as planned next year, ahead of…
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13th March, 2012
What does Afghanistan have to do with Vietnam?
Well, the latest news is that a lone US serviceman has gone on a shooting rampage outside Kandahar and killed at least 16 people. The…
Well, the latest news is that a lone US serviceman has gone on a shooting rampage outside Kandahar and killed at least 16 people. The…
2nd March, 2012
Afghan clerics demand punishment for Quran burners
KABUL: Senior Afghan clerics said on Friday the burning of Quran’s at a Nato base last month was an “evil act” that must be punished,…
KABUL: Senior Afghan clerics said on Friday the burning of Quran’s at a Nato base last month was an “evil act” that must be punished,…
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2nd March, 2012
Why are we in Afghanistan?
By “we” I mean we Americans, since I am an American and the question of the American presence in Afghanistan is the one that’s most…
By “we” I mean we Americans, since I am an American and the question of the American presence in Afghanistan is the one that’s most…
16th February, 2012
Taliban deny talks with Afghan government
KABUL: Taliban insurgents Thursday denied that they had begun talks with the Afghan government alongside early contacts over negotiations with the United States. The Taliban…
KABUL: Taliban insurgents Thursday denied that they had begun talks with the Afghan government alongside early contacts over negotiations with the United States. The Taliban…
16th February, 2012
Iran tensions could eclipse Pakistan summit
ISLAMABAD:Afghan President Hamid Karzai sought support from Pakistan in advancing the reconciliation process in Afghanistan ahead of a trilateral summit on regional security on Thursday…
ISLAMABAD:Afghan President Hamid Karzai sought support from Pakistan in advancing the reconciliation process in Afghanistan ahead of a trilateral summit on regional security on Thursday…
7th February, 2012
Afghan special operations to expand: US admiral
WASHINGTON: A US admiral said Tuesday that special operations forces in Afghanistan are preparing for a possible expanded role as American forces begin to withdraw…
WASHINGTON: A US admiral said Tuesday that special operations forces in Afghanistan are preparing for a possible expanded role as American forces begin to withdraw…
6th February, 2012
Pakistan, Qatar agree on cooperation in energy and trade
DOHA: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabar Al Thani on Monday agreed to collaborate in…
DOHA: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabar Al Thani on Monday agreed to collaborate in…
4th February, 2012
US urges international community to fund Afghan troops
US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta urged the international community on Saturday to help pay for strong Afghan security forces despite worldwide economic pressure.
US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta urged the international community on Saturday to help pay for strong Afghan security forces despite worldwide economic pressure.
4th February, 2012
PM Gilani to visit Qatar to talk Afghan peace
''Our prime minister will have discussions in this connection with the Qatar leadership,'' foreign office spokesman Abdul Basit said.
''Our prime minister will have discussions in this connection with the Qatar leadership,'' foreign office spokesman Abdul Basit said.
4th February, 2012
Taliban denying Mullah Omar sent letter to Obama
The Afghan Taliban are denying their leader Mullah Omar wrote to President Barack Obama last July.
The Afghan Taliban are denying their leader Mullah Omar wrote to President Barack Obama last July.
