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3rd May, 2013
Attack on checkpost in Waziristan kills one security man, four militants
At least four militants and one security person was killed in a militant attack on a checkpost in South Waziristan's Ladha area on Friday.
At least four militants and one security person was killed in a militant attack on a checkpost in South Waziristan's Ladha area on Friday.
3rd April, 2013
Gunmen in Iraq kill Sunni militiaman, his mother
Sayhoud belonged to the pro-government group known as the Sahwa, which joined US troops in the war against Al Qaeda starting in 2005.
Sayhoud belonged to the pro-government group known as the Sahwa, which joined US troops in the war against Al Qaeda starting in 2005.
28th March, 2013
Mortar attack kills 12 Damascus University students: TV
A mortar attack on Damascus University killed at least 12 students on Thursday, state television reported, blaming rebels.
A mortar attack on Damascus University killed at least 12 students on Thursday, state television reported, blaming rebels.
17th March, 2013
Militants bomb CD shops near Peshawar
A pamphlet was found at the site of explosion which warned of more attacks against those engaged in the 'un-Islamic' businesses.
A pamphlet was found at the site of explosion which warned of more attacks against those engaged in the 'un-Islamic' businesses.
14th March, 2013
Attackers kill 12 in coordinated Baghdad assault
At least 12 people have been killed and at least 30 are wounded in a series of blasts that rocked Baghdad on Thursday.
At least 12 people have been killed and at least 30 are wounded in a series of blasts that rocked Baghdad on Thursday.
11th March, 2013
Iraq attacks kill seven, wound 165
A suicide bomber killed three people and wounded 165 in northern Iraq, while four people were killed in shootings elsewhere in the country.
A suicide bomber killed three people and wounded 165 in northern Iraq, while four people were killed in shootings elsewhere in the country.
11th March, 2013
Pak Army captain, two soldiers killed in IED blast in Orakzai region
A Pakistan Army Captain and two soldiers were killed whereas two others were injured in an IED attack in Upper Orakzai tribal region.
A Pakistan Army Captain and two soldiers were killed whereas two others were injured in an IED attack in Upper Orakzai tribal region.
6th March, 2013
US, Pakistan work together for peace in Afghanistan: Richard Olson
The American Ambassador said that the US will not disengage from the region as it did in 1989 which was a mistake.
The American Ambassador said that the US will not disengage from the region as it did in 1989 which was a mistake.
24th February, 2013
Taliban suicide bombers hit Afghan cities, Kabul attack foiled
Two Taliban suicide bombers killed three members of Afghan security forces on Sunday, but a third attack in Kabul's diplomatic enclave was foiled.
Two Taliban suicide bombers killed three members of Afghan security forces on Sunday, but a third attack in Kabul's diplomatic enclave was foiled.
17th February, 2013
Jets pound suspected militant hideouts in Orakzai tribal region
Bombardment by Pakistan's military jets destroyed three suspected militant hideouts and killed six militants in Orakzai tribal region's Mamozai area, DawnNews reported.
Bombardment by Pakistan's military jets destroyed three suspected militant hideouts and killed six militants in Orakzai tribal region's Mamozai area, DawnNews reported.
17th February, 2013
Syria rebels on offensive as UN rights chief urges action
Rebels have heightened their offensive in northern Syria, attacking Aleppo airport and two airbases, as the UN rights chief urged international action against President Bashar al-Assad.
Rebels have heightened their offensive in northern Syria, attacking Aleppo airport and two airbases, as the UN rights chief urged international action against President Bashar al-Assad.
13th February, 2013
As rebels try to make comeback, Russia arms Mali
Ligjt weapons were delivered for Mali's army, which is struggling to restore security after a French-led military intervention helped it push out Al Qaeda-linked rebels.
Ligjt weapons were delivered for Mali's army, which is struggling to restore security after a French-led military intervention helped it push out Al Qaeda-linked rebels.
13th February, 2013
Troops defuse 600-kilo bomb in north Mali: French military
French troops on Wednesday defused a homemade bomb they said contained 600 kilos of explosives in the centre of northern Mali's largest city Gao.
French troops on Wednesday defused a homemade bomb they said contained 600 kilos of explosives in the centre of northern Mali's largest city Gao.
12th February, 2013
Triumphant Syria rebels seize military airbase
In the process, the rebels seized for the first time a fleet of deployable warplanes including MiG fighter jets, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
In the process, the rebels seized for the first time a fleet of deployable warplanes including MiG fighter jets, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
10th February, 2013
US General Dunford takes charge of Nato in Afghanistan
He will likely be the last commander of the United States' longest war, tasked with bringing forces home after more than 11 years and overseeing the transfer of Afghan security duties to local forces.
He will likely be the last commander of the United States' longest war, tasked with bringing forces home after more than 11 years and overseeing the transfer of Afghan security duties to local forces.
10th February, 2013
First phase of Nato withdrawal from Afghanistan begins
The first phase of Nato withdrawal from Afghanistan began on Sunday with the journey of 25 containers entering Pakistan from Afghanistan.
The first phase of Nato withdrawal from Afghanistan began on Sunday with the journey of 25 containers entering Pakistan from Afghanistan.
8th February, 2013
UK defence secretary visits Afghanistan
British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond made an unannounced visit to southern Afghanistan to visit UK troops, his ministry said.
British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond made an unannounced visit to southern Afghanistan to visit UK troops, his ministry said.
5th February, 2013
Chadian troops secure Kidal as global players meet on Mali
The French defence ministry said 1,800 Chadian troops had entered Kidal to “secure” the Saharan outpost, after days of air strikes in the surrounding mountains.
The French defence ministry said 1,800 Chadian troops had entered Kidal to “secure” the Saharan outpost, after days of air strikes in the surrounding mountains.
3rd February, 2013
At least 30 dead in attack on north Iraq police HQ: general
A car bomb detonated by a suicide attacker followed by gunmen storming a police headquarters in the north Iraqi city of Kirkuk killed 30 people and wounded 70 others on Sunday, a police general said.
A car bomb detonated by a suicide attacker followed by gunmen storming a police headquarters in the north Iraqi city of Kirkuk killed 30 people and wounded 70 others on Sunday, a police general said.
2nd February, 2013
Syria fighter jets raid Aleppo rebel area: NGO
The takeover of Aleppo was a strategic victory for the rebels, as it secured a key route linking Syria's second city to its international airport.
The takeover of Aleppo was a strategic victory for the rebels, as it secured a key route linking Syria's second city to its international airport.
