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12th March, 2013
White House rejects Karzai’s charges
The White House strongly rejected allegations from Afghan President Hamid Karzai that the United States was colluding with the Taliban to justify the presence of US troops in the country.
The White House strongly rejected allegations from Afghan President Hamid Karzai that the United States was colluding with the Taliban to justify the presence of US troops in the country.
13th February, 2013
US SEAL team was to surrender if surrounded by Pak troops
WASHINGTON: The American commandos who killed Osama bin Laden were prepared to surrender if surrounded by Pakistani troops, says the man who killed the al…
WASHINGTON: The American commandos who killed Osama bin Laden were prepared to surrender if surrounded by Pakistani troops, says the man who killed the al…
2nd January, 2013
Taliban liken US Afghan role to Vietnam War
The Taliban likened the planned withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan to America's pullout from Vietnam, calling it a ''declare victory and run'' strategy.
The Taliban likened the planned withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan to America's pullout from Vietnam, calling it a ''declare victory and run'' strategy.
18th December, 2012
UN makes it easier for blacklisted Taliban to travel for peace talks
The UN Security Council renewed its Taliban sanctions regime, but made it easier for blacklisted people to get an exemption to travel outside of Afghanistan for peace and reconciliation talks.
The UN Security Council renewed its Taliban sanctions regime, but made it easier for blacklisted people to get an exemption to travel outside of Afghanistan for peace and reconciliation talks.
14th December, 2012
Karzai says he’ll meet with Obama in Washington
Karzai said he and Obama will discuss how many US troops will remain after the Western combat mission ends in December 2014.
Karzai said he and Obama will discuss how many US troops will remain after the Western combat mission ends in December 2014.
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.
17th September, 2012
Insider attacks on US troops concern Panetta
Leon Panetta sees the insider attacks as the ''last gasp'' of a Taliban insurgency that has not been able to regain lost ground.
Leon Panetta sees the insider attacks as the ''last gasp'' of a Taliban insurgency that has not been able to regain lost ground.
21st August, 2012
Top US officer on first visit to Iraq since troop exit
General Martin Dempsey flew to Baghdad on Tuesday, the highest-ranking American to visit Iraq since the withdrawal of US troops eight months ago.
General Martin Dempsey flew to Baghdad on Tuesday, the highest-ranking American to visit Iraq since the withdrawal of US troops eight months ago.
17th August, 2012
At least two US troops killed by Afghan policeman
Two American soldiers were killed by a member of the Afghan local police Friday in a new “green-on-blue” attack, Nato said.
Two American soldiers were killed by a member of the Afghan local police Friday in a new “green-on-blue” attack, Nato said.
25th July, 2012
Al Qaeda claims deadly Iraq attacks Monday: website
Al Qaeda's Iraq front group claimed a wave of attacks that killed 113 people on Monday in Iraq's deadliest day in two and a half years.
Al Qaeda's Iraq front group claimed a wave of attacks that killed 113 people on Monday in Iraq's deadliest day in two and a half years.
23rd July, 2012
Afghan soldier shoots two US troops: local official
An Afghan army soldier turned his gun on his Nato colleagues on Monday injuring two US troops.
An Afghan army soldier turned his gun on his Nato colleagues on Monday injuring two US troops.
18th July, 2012
ISI chief to discuss drones in US: official
Lieutenant General Zaheer ul-Islam, will hold talks with CIA director David Petraeus on US drone strikes.
Lieutenant General Zaheer ul-Islam, will hold talks with CIA director David Petraeus on US drone strikes.
18th July, 2012
Obama names new Afghan, Pakistan envoys
Obama named Richard Olson, to serve in Pakistan and James Cunningham, the number two at the US embassy in Kabul, to be the ambassador.
Obama named Richard Olson, to serve in Pakistan and James Cunningham, the number two at the US embassy in Kabul, to be the ambassador.
20th June, 2012
US probe calls for punishment of troops in Quran burning
A US military investigation has recommended disciplinary action for up to seven troops over their role in the burning of Qurans at a base in Afghanistan.
A US military investigation has recommended disciplinary action for up to seven troops over their role in the burning of Qurans at a base in Afghanistan.
8th June, 2012
US warns running out of patience with Pakistan
Panetta warned Pakistan that US is losing patience over its failure to eliminate safe havens for insurgents who attack US troops in neighbouring Afghanistan.
Panetta warned Pakistan that US is losing patience over its failure to eliminate safe havens for insurgents who attack US troops in neighbouring Afghanistan.
21st May, 2012
From M16s to boots, Afghan troops feel slighted
Handing out inferior equipment is disrespectful; burning Quran, however accidental, is disrespectful; urinating on dead bodies is disrespectful.
Handing out inferior equipment is disrespectful; burning Quran, however accidental, is disrespectful; urinating on dead bodies is disrespectful.
21st May, 2012
Lawyers for fugitive Iraq VP withdraw from case
Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi’s defence team walked out of his trial after a judge refused to accept their evidence.
Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi’s defence team walked out of his trial after a judge refused to accept their evidence.
18th May, 2012
Al Qaeda chief urges Saudis to rise up against rulers
“Why don’t you follow the example for your brothers in Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Yemen and the Levant?” Zawahiri said referring to the Arab Spring Wave.
“Why don’t you follow the example for your brothers in Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Yemen and the Levant?” Zawahiri said referring to the Arab Spring Wave.
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.
15th April, 2012
Four Afghan police killed in bomb attack
The blast which appeared to be remotely detonated, struck the second vehicle in a four-truck convoy killing all four men inside the vehicle.
The blast which appeared to be remotely detonated, struck the second vehicle in a four-truck convoy killing all four men inside the vehicle.
