Afghanistan

US May Adopt Israel's ‘Free Terrorists for Peace’ Tactic

The US may follow Israel’s ‘free terrorist for peace” tactic – and hope for better results. It considers releasing a top Taliban commander.

Iran Signs Oil Deal with Afghanistan

The UN Security Council may have imposed economic sanctions on Iran but Tehran has managed to sign a new oil deal anyway, with Afghanistan.

NATO Driver Killed, Tankers Torched in Afghanistan

For the second time in a week a NATO convoy in Afghanistan has been ambushed after Pakistan closed its borders to the West.

Shiite Shrine Bombings Kill 58, Wound 150 in Kabul

Twin bombings targeting Shiite worshipers in Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif have resulted in mass casualties.

Taliban Loses 70 Fighters in Disastrous Raid

ISAF troops dealt the Taliban an embarrassing blow when they killed 70 insurgents without losing a man.

Green Berets Honored First at 9/11 Monument

The first statue at Ground Zero honors the Green Berets who responded to the call for a War on Terror after the 9/11 attack on America.

Haqqani Group Rebuffs US Peace-Talk Proposal

Taliban insurgents say, if Hillary Clinton wants peace-talks, she came to the wrong address.

Karzai: Gaffe or Insurance

Afghan President Will Side with Pakistan in Conflict with US

Hamid Karzai's statement on Pakistani TV that Afghanistan would side with Islamabad against the US merits analysis.

Russia: US Policies Stoking AIDS Pandemic

Moscow says Washington's refusal to eradicate Afghanistan's poppy fields stokes AIDS through the heroin trade.

Kabul's Indian Option

Afghanistan and India in First Ever Strategic Pact

Brought together by suspicion of Pakistani support for terrorism aimed against them Afghanistan and India signed a strategic pact.

Karzai: Rabbani a 'Peace Martyr'

Afghan president Hamid Karzai called slain peace negotiator Burhanuddin Rabbani a 'Martyr for Peace'; assassin carried bomb in turban.

Chief Afghan Peace Negotiator Slain

Former president of Afghanistan, and the nation's top negotiator in talks with the Taliban, was assassinated at talks held in his home.

Taliban Touts Kabul Siege as Sign of Strength, Reach

Taliban leaders hailed the 20-hour siege that ended with at least fourteen dead in Kabul this week as a sign of their strength and reach.

Kabul Siege Ends With 14 Dead

A 19 hour standoff between NATO-backed Afghan security and Taliban insurgents in the capital of Kabul has come to an end with 14 killed.

Senior Al Qaeda Operative Killed By NATO, Afghani Forces

A senior Al Qaeda terrorist once suspected of helping Osama Bin Laden escape US forces has been killed in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Bomb Kills 8 as Ramadan Fast Day Concludes

A bomb planted on a motorcycle kills eight in a vegetable market in Afghanistan.

Afghan Cleaner Shot Dead in NATO Headquarters

An Afghan cleaner has been shot dead inside the headquarters of NATO-led forces in Kabul. Reasons and perpetrator unknown.

22 Killed in Afghanistan Suicide Bombing

Taliban suicide bombers kill at least 22 people in a raid on a governor's compound in Afghanistan.

Top Terrorist Escaped US Strike

The top US commander in Afghanistan confirmed the terrorist targeted in the tragic raid that ended in 38 troops dead is still at large.

Names of SEALs Killed in Crash Released

The Pentagon has released the names of the 30 U.S. troops killed in an attack on a U.S. helicopter in Afghanistan last week.

5 NATO Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

Five soldiers killed in roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan. Identities of the casualties not disclosed.

Taliban Quits Talks with U.S. Because of Media Leak

Preliminary talks between the United States and the Taliban end after they are leaked to the media, Afghan government blamed.

Taliban Who Downed US Helicopter Killed

The Taliban insurgents who downed a Chinook helicopter killing 38 troops were killed in a raid over the weekend.

Netanyahu Consoles US on SEALs Deaths

As Netanyahu consoles the US after Taliban kill 30 SEALs elite soldiers, a NATO helicopter makes a ”hard landing” in Afghanistan.

NATO Hands Anti-Taliban Province to Afghans

NATO has handed the fiercely anti-Taliban province of Panjshir over to Afghan control despite broad criticism the move is political.

80 Terrorists Killed in Day-Long Afghan Gun Battle

Some 80 terrorists were killed in a day-long gun battle with Afghan and NATO forces late last week.

General Patraeus Steps Down As Afghan Boss

General David Patreaus has stepped down as the top US commander in Afghanistan to takeover the CIA in September; Gen. John Allen to take his post.

Qatar Mediating US-Taliban Talks

A Pakistani weekly reports that Qatar is mediating talks between the US and the Taliban, so the Obama administration can make an honorable exit.

Assasination of Karzai's Brother A Strategic Blow to Coalition

Wali Karzai was either a mobster, a source of stability, or both. His death leaves a gaping hole in the strategic Kandahar region.

At Least 10 Dead in Terror Attack on Afghanistan Hotel

At least 10 people are dead after Taliban terrorists, among them suicide bombers, attacked the InterContinental hotel in Afghanistan's capital.

Obama: 'We Have Taken Out More Than Half of Al Qaeda Leadership'

US President Barack Obama boasted in his Afghanistan withdrawal speech Wednesday that America has erased half of the Al Qaeda terror leadership.

Analysis: Obama's Afghanistan Withdrawal Speech - Text & Subtext

INN's political analyst says Barack Obama's speech on Afghanistan moved back the goal posts to justify an American retreat

Anticipating An American Withdrawal Karzai Cools to NATO

The expectation that the US is seeking a rapid exit from Afghanistan is creating new alliances.

Report: US Kills Al-Qaeda's Military Leader - Ilyas Kashmiri

The United States has scored another major victory in the war on global jihad with the targeting killing of Al-Qaeda's Muhommad Ilyas Kashmiri.

58 Killed In Pakistan Fighting

A day-long battle in northern Pakistan leaves 23 soldiers, 35 militants dead in a region where US military officials have long pressed for action.

Karzai May Have Shot Himself in the Foot

Hamid Karzai's condemnation of NATO airstrikes could help withdrawal proponents.

Americans Grow Tired of the "Right War"

During the 2008 elections Barack Obama claimed that Afghanistan was the right war. He is losing the battle to convince American public opinion.

US Plans Security Shuffle

As the US enters its 'make or break' year in Afghanistan, Obama plans to shuffle his top security brass.

Iran's Arming of Afghan Insurgents Hits Lethal Level

Although Iran's aid to anti-American Muslim insurgents was known, accusations now have been made on a senior level due to an escalation to rockets.

The Other War in Afghanistan

No progress appears in sight for curing or containing Afghanistan's drug blight.

Suicide Bomber Murders Gov't Leader in Afghanistan

Terrorism struck high in Afghanistan Tuesday when a suicide bomber murdered a deputy governor and four others in Ghazni, southwest of Kabul.

UN: More Deaths Because of Taliban

Data released by the United Nations shows an increase in civilian deaths by terrorist forces in Afghanistan during the first 6 months of 2010.

Obama Taps Petraeus to Take Direct Command of Afghan War

U.S. President Barack Obama has tapped General David Petraeus to replace Stanley McChrystal as head of American forces in Afghanistan.

Britain Marks 300 Dead Soldiers in War in Afghanistan

Britain announced the death of its 300th soldier in Afghanistan on Monday in yet another sign that the NATO-led invasion is crumbling.

UN Criticizes US Use of Drones in Killing Al Qaeda's No. 3

The United Nations has criticized America's use of armed CIA drones to kill the Number 3 commander in the Al Qaeda terrorist group.

Last Heroic Act: Jewish US Navy Pilot Saves 3 but Dies in Crash

A heroic Jewish US Navy pilot's last act was to save the lives of his three crew members as his plane went down after a mission in Afghanistan.

US Says It Captured Taliban's Military Commander

The US said it captured the military commander of Taliban. The New York Times said it delayed reporting the arrest for security reasons.

Largest Military Operation in Afghanistan in 10 Years

US and UK-led forces have launched the most intensive military operation in almost 10 years against the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Jordanian Double Agent Murders 7 CIA, 1 Fellow Jordanian Spy

A Jordanian spy sent to Afghanistan to search out top Al Qaeda leaders turned double agent and murdered 7 CIA men and 1 Jordanian.