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Ancelotti shrugs off Chelsea stutter »
Carlo Ancelotti is convinced that he can still mastermind a Premier League title in his first campaign at Chelsea despite seeing his troops win only once in seven games.
US special forces ‘ boost in Afghanistan: report »
US special forces have stepped up counterterrorism missions against some of the most lethal groups in Afghanistan and plan an even bigger expansion next year, The New York Times has reported.
New Taliban video shows captive US soldier »
The Taliban released a new video on Friday purportedly showing US soldier Bowe Robert Bergdahl who was captured in Afghanistan about six months ago.
Taliban video shows captive US soldier »
The Taliban released a new video on Friday purportedly showing US soldier Bowe Robert Bergdahl who was captured in Afghanistan about six months ago.
Suicide car bomb kills 8 in Afghan south »
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) – A suicide car bomber killed eight Afghan civilians on Thursday when he detonated his explosives outside a guest house frequented by foreigners in southern Kandahar city, a police official said.
Global Insights: Rasmussen’s Vision of NATO-Russian Partnership »
During his first visit to Moscow as NATO’s secretary-general, Anders Fogh Rasmussen outlined his vision of “a true strategic partnership” between Russia and NATO by 2020. Unfortunately, the trip also highlighted persistent divisions between Russia and the West regarding NATO enlargement, Afghanistan, and other areas that present serious obstacles to Rasmussen’s roadmap.
Best of frenemies: why Pakistan hates the US »
Pakistan and the US have long had a complicated relationship but Pakistan’s recent actions have turned it toxic, writes Christopher Hitchens . When will the US realise that it’s true closest ally in the region is India?
U.S. sends 12 Guantanamo detainees to home countries »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Twelve inmates have been transferred from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Afghanistan, Yemen and the breakaway Somali enclave of Somaliland, the U.S. Justice Department said on Sunday.
Senate approves $636 billion military spending bill »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate approved a $636 billion military spending bill on Saturday that funds the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and also includes money to extend jobless aid and Medicare payment rates for two months.
U.S. helped Yemen with hardware, intelligence: report »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States gave military hardware, intelligence and other support to Yemeni forces who raided suspected al Qaeda hide-outs this week, the New York Times reported on Saturday.