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20th March, 2013
Afghan government says Nato war ‘aimless, unwise’
“The people of Afghanistan ask Nato to define the purpose and aim of the so-called war on terror.... (They) consider this war as aimless and unwise to continue,” said Faizi.
“The people of Afghanistan ask Nato to define the purpose and aim of the so-called war on terror.... (They) consider this war as aimless and unwise to continue,” said Faizi.
23rd February, 2013
Nato may station up to 12,000 troops in post-2014 Afghanistan
There has been uncertainty over the US role as Washington and Kabul negotiate an accord on the legal status of US troops after 2014.
There has been uncertainty over the US role as Washington and Kabul negotiate an accord on the legal status of US troops after 2014.
13th February, 2013
Obama says 34,000 US troops to leave Afghanistan
Obama announced that 34,000 troops would be pulled out of Afghanistan in the next year, and vowed that by the end of 2014 the US war in the country would be over.
Obama announced that 34,000 troops would be pulled out of Afghanistan in the next year, and vowed that by the end of 2014 the US war in the country would be over.
12th February, 2013
Obama to announce pullout of 34,000 troops from Afghanistan
It marks the next phase in the Obama administration's plans to formally finish the war by the end of 2014.
It marks the next phase in the Obama administration's plans to formally finish the war by the end of 2014.
21st January, 2013
Taliban attack on Kabul police HQ kills three officers
A government spokesman said the battle ended more than nine hours after it began with a car bomb attack against the front gate of the building.
A government spokesman said the battle ended more than nine hours after it began with a car bomb attack against the front gate of the building.
10th January, 2013
US plays tough with Karzai on Afghan troops
US officials plan a mix of hardball negotiating and flattery during a visit by Afghan President Hamid Karzai as Obama decides how deeply to cut forces in America's longest war.
US officials plan a mix of hardball negotiating and flattery during a visit by Afghan President Hamid Karzai as Obama decides how deeply to cut forces in America's longest war.
9th January, 2013
US does not rule out removing all troops from Afghanistan
The Obama administration does not rule out a complete withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan after 2014, the White House said.
The Obama administration does not rule out a complete withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan after 2014, the White House said.
5th January, 2013
Afghan Taliban vow war if foreign troops stay after 2014
The Taliban warned "war and destruction will continue in the region for that same length" that foreign troops stayed in Afghanistan after 2014.
The Taliban warned "war and destruction will continue in the region for that same length" that foreign troops stayed in Afghanistan after 2014.
1st December, 2012
US Senate backs quicker withdrawal from Afghanistan
"It is time to end this war, end the longest war in United States history," said Jeff Merkley during the Senate debate.
"It is time to end this war, end the longest war in United States history," said Jeff Merkley during the Senate debate.
27th October, 2012
New Afghan war phase, with no decisive end seen
The insurgency in Afghanistan persists as the US-led coalition hands off security responsibilities to the Afghans before exiting in two years.
The insurgency in Afghanistan persists as the US-led coalition hands off security responsibilities to the Afghans before exiting in two years.
6th October, 2012
US defence chief blasts Karzai over troop deaths
Panetta voiced frustration at Karzai over the latter's preference to “criticise” American troops, instead of acknowledging the sacrifices they made.
Panetta voiced frustration at Karzai over the latter's preference to “criticise” American troops, instead of acknowledging the sacrifices they made.
27th June, 2012
US sent thousands of troops to wrong province: book
"If the first batch of surge troops had been deployed to Kandahar, it could have obviated the need for a full 30,000 surge later that year."
"If the first batch of surge troops had been deployed to Kandahar, it could have obviated the need for a full 30,000 surge later that year."
3rd May, 2012
Army procurement switch puts boot into Afghan dream
“The factory must be reopened. If it doesn't we will have to join the Taliban for a job. What else can we do?"
“The factory must be reopened. If it doesn't we will have to join the Taliban for a job. What else can we do?"
19th April, 2012
In US court, Zazi describes Al Qaeda bomb training
Najibullah Zazi, 27, a legal US resident from Afghanistan, pleaded guilty in February 2010 and agreed to testify against Medunjanin.
Najibullah Zazi, 27, a legal US resident from Afghanistan, pleaded guilty in February 2010 and agreed to testify against Medunjanin.
19th April, 2012
Obama orders probe into desecration of bodies by soldiers
The photos were taken in 2010 and show a soldier with the hand of a dead militant on his shoulder and another with soldiers holding the legs of a corpse.
The photos were taken in 2010 and show a soldier with the hand of a dead militant on his shoulder and another with soldiers holding the legs of a corpse.
17th April, 2012
US prepares for last major Afghan offensive
The US is gearing up for possibly its last major American-run offensive of the war — a bid to secure the approaches to the city.
The US is gearing up for possibly its last major American-run offensive of the war — a bid to secure the approaches to the city.
11th April, 2012
Afghan Taliban step up their fight against the forces
The US may retain a small number of forces past that date to help train and mentor the Afghan army.
The US may retain a small number of forces past that date to help train and mentor the Afghan army.
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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…
23rd March, 2012
US Army sergeant faces 17 murder counts in Afghan killings
WASHINGTON: US Army Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, accused of killing Afghan civilians in a shooting rampage in Kandahar province last week, will be charged with…
WASHINGTON: US Army Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, accused of killing Afghan civilians in a shooting rampage in Kandahar province last week, will be charged with…
20th March, 2012
German-Afghan man being tried on al Qaeda charges
KOBLENZ: A German-Afghan man whose information prompted terrorism warnings across Europe in 2010 has gone on trial in Germany on charges he was a member…
KOBLENZ: A German-Afghan man whose information prompted terrorism warnings across Europe in 2010 has gone on trial in Germany on charges he was a member…
