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30th May, 2012
‘Munter found drone strikes unacceptable’
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, May 29: The outgoing US Ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron P. Munter, found the drone strike-driven American policy unacceptable and complained to his colleagues that “he didn’t realise his main job was to kill people”, a colleague told The New York Times.
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, May 29: The outgoing US Ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron P. Munter, found the drone strike-driven American policy unacceptable and complained to his colleagues that “he didn’t realise his main job was to kill people”, a colleague told The New York Times.
23rd May, 2012
US-Pakistan thaw swiftly becomes debacle
A summit meant to symbolize a thaw between the US and Pakistan has only worsened the bad blood.
A summit meant to symbolize a thaw between the US and Pakistan has only worsened the bad blood.
23rd May, 2012
Ryan Crocker, ambassador to Afghanistan, to leave
Nuland said on Tuesday the 62-year-old veteran envoy would leave his post in Kabul this summer because of health reasons she declined to detail.
Nuland said on Tuesday the 62-year-old veteran envoy would leave his post in Kabul this summer because of health reasons she declined to detail.
23rd May, 2012
Senate panel votes to cut aid for Pakistan, Egypt
The bill would provide $1 billion in aid to Pakistan, including $184 million for State Department operations and $800 million for foreign assistance.
The bill would provide $1 billion in aid to Pakistan, including $184 million for State Department operations and $800 million for foreign assistance.
22nd May, 2012
Obama snubs Pakistan over supply routes
Obama acknowledged that the tensions raise questions about Pakistan's role in achieving the goal of a stable Afghanistan.
Obama acknowledged that the tensions raise questions about Pakistan's role in achieving the goal of a stable Afghanistan.
22nd May, 2012
US Senate approves sanctions against Iran
The measure was approved unanimously ahead of talks in Baghdad between Iran and representatives of the world's main powers.
The measure was approved unanimously ahead of talks in Baghdad between Iran and representatives of the world's main powers.
22nd May, 2012
Pakistan, US signal optimism on supply routes deal
Obama said the US and Pakistan were making “diligent progress” on an accord, after he briefly met Zardari on the sidelines of a Nato summit.
Obama said the US and Pakistan were making “diligent progress” on an accord, after he briefly met Zardari on the sidelines of a Nato summit.
20th May, 2012
Protesters prepare for larger Nato demonstration
Several hundred demonstrators wound through the city’s streets for hours and the increasingly tense clashes resulted in 18 arrests.
Several hundred demonstrators wound through the city’s streets for hours and the increasingly tense clashes resulted in 18 arrests.
19th May, 2012
Obama puts weight behind Europe growth push
US President Barack Obama threw his weight behind French calls more pro-growth policies in Europe.
US President Barack Obama threw his weight behind French calls more pro-growth policies in Europe.
17th May, 2012
US Senate to consider new Iran sanctions
The politically popular sanctions are focused on foreign banks that handle transactions for Iran’s national oil and tanker companies.
The politically popular sanctions are focused on foreign banks that handle transactions for Iran’s national oil and tanker companies.
12th May, 2012
Pals Obama and Clooney shoot hoops in LA
LOS ANGELES: A day after raking in $15 million at a fundraiser hosted by George Clooney, President Barack Obama’s thriving…
LOS ANGELES: A day after raking in $15 million at a fundraiser hosted by George Clooney, President Barack Obama’s thriving…
8th May, 2012
US will not deal with al Qaeda over aid worker
The White House said on Monday that it would not negotiate with al Qaeda over the fate of an elderly US aid worker seized in Pakistan.
The White House said on Monday that it would not negotiate with al Qaeda over the fate of an elderly US aid worker seized in Pakistan.
7th May, 2012
Drone strikes will continue: Panetta
Drone strikes on targets inside Pakistan will continue, says US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, rejecting Pakistan’s protest that the attacks were a violation of its sovereignty.
Drone strikes on targets inside Pakistan will continue, says US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, rejecting Pakistan’s protest that the attacks were a violation of its sovereignty.
6th May, 2012
Taliban stronger than before troop surge: US lawmakers
The Taliban is stronger now than before President Barack Obama ordered a surge of US troops to Afghanistan, two senior US lawmakers said on Sunday.
The Taliban is stronger now than before President Barack Obama ordered a surge of US troops to Afghanistan, two senior US lawmakers said on Sunday.
1st May, 2012
Attacks violate sovereignty, says Pakistan
Pakistani officials on Monday condemned the US for carrying out its first drone strike in the country since parliament demanded they end two weeks ago.
Pakistani officials on Monday condemned the US for carrying out its first drone strike in the country since parliament demanded they end two weeks ago.
28th April, 2012
Year after death, bin Laden an issue in US campaign
“Shame on Barack Obama for diminishing the memory of September 11th and the killing of Osama bin Laden."
“Shame on Barack Obama for diminishing the memory of September 11th and the killing of Osama bin Laden."
25th April, 2012
US eyes options to restart Afghan peace talks
"As we head into Chicago obviously we'll continue to highlight each of those (areas) and we'll continue to work with Congress," the US official said.
"As we head into Chicago obviously we'll continue to highlight each of those (areas) and we'll continue to work with Congress," the US official said.
20th April, 2012
George Clooney to make Obama the $6 million dinner man
Clooney will host a $6 million fundraising dinner for Barack Obama at his L.A home.
Clooney will host a $6 million fundraising dinner for Barack Obama at his L.A home.
5th April, 2012
Review should benefit both sides: US
ISLAMABAD, April 4: In a message directed at the parliamentarians engaged in a long drawn-out debate on new terms of engagement with the United States, a visiting senior US diplomat, while advocating continued
ISLAMABAD, April 4: In a message directed at the parliamentarians engaged in a long drawn-out debate on new terms of engagement with the United States, a visiting senior US diplomat, while advocating continued
4th April, 2012
Anti-Americanism in Pakistan snarls US war efforts
Increased use of the northern route has removed some of the leverage Islamabad had over the West, but at a cost to the coalition.
Increased use of the northern route has removed some of the leverage Islamabad had over the West, but at a cost to the coalition.
3rd April, 2012
Most US Jews support Obama’s re-election: survey
WASHINGTON: American Jews strongly support President Barack Obama’s re-election even though backing by the key voting group has slipped since…
WASHINGTON: American Jews strongly support President Barack Obama’s re-election even though backing by the key voting group has slipped since…
3rd April, 2012
US envoy heads to Pakistan amid relations review
WASHINGTON: A top US diplomat will head this week to Pakistan to promote cooperation between the war partners as…
WASHINGTON: A top US diplomat will head this week to Pakistan to promote cooperation between the war partners as…
31st March, 2012
Obama-Gilani meeting likely next week
The agenda of the meeting “is obvious” with a lot of focus on the proposed guidelines for revised terms of engagement.
The agenda of the meeting “is obvious” with a lot of focus on the proposed guidelines for revised terms of engagement.
26th March, 2012
Obama to seek easing of strains with Gilani
The White House made clear on Monday that President Barack Obama would seek to put strained relations with Pakistan on a more even footing when he meets Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani at the end of a nuclear security summit in Seoul.
The White House made clear on Monday that President Barack Obama would seek to put strained relations with Pakistan on a more even footing when he meets Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani at the end of a nuclear security summit in Seoul.
23rd March, 2012
Obama taps Korean-American to head World Bank
The United States on Friday named the president of a prestigious Ivy League college, Jim Yong Kim, to lead the World Bank, in a race challenged by developing country candidates.
The United States on Friday named the president of a prestigious Ivy League college, Jim Yong Kim, to lead the World Bank, in a race challenged by developing country candidates.
20th March, 2012
Pakistan ties very important: White House
WASHINGTON: As the Parliament in Islamabad prepared to debate recommendations on a viable way forward in Pakistan-US relations, the White…
WASHINGTON: As the Parliament in Islamabad prepared to debate recommendations on a viable way forward in Pakistan-US relations, the White…
16th March, 2012
Bin Laden wanted to attack Obama directly: report
Before his death, al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had ordered his followers in Afghanistan and Pakistan to attack the aircraft of President Barack Obama, the Washington Post reported Friday.
Before his death, al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had ordered his followers in Afghanistan and Pakistan to attack the aircraft of President Barack Obama, the Washington Post reported Friday.
16th March, 2012
Obama, Karzai reaffirm plans on security transition
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Friday reaffirmed plans for Afghan security forces to take the…
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Friday reaffirmed plans for Afghan security forces to take the…
13th March, 2012
Massacre makes Obama ‘more determined’ to leave Afghanistan
WASHINTON: President Barack Obama said on Monday the massacre of 16 villagers by a US soldier increases his determination to…
WASHINTON: President Barack Obama said on Monday the massacre of 16 villagers by a US soldier increases his determination to…
7th March, 2012
Suspicion rises between Western advisers, Afghans
The deepening distrust is jeopardizing the US-led coalition's strategy of training Afghan security forces.
The deepening distrust is jeopardizing the US-led coalition's strategy of training Afghan security forces.
