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Report: 2000 more NATO troops may be Afghan-bound - The Associated Press

Sep 6, 2010 — BRUSSELS — NATO may deploy 2000 more soldiers to Afghanistan to join the 140000-strong international force already there, an official said Monday. Top US and NATO commander Gen. David Petraeus asked for the additional troops, nearly half of whom will

Top US commander: Burning Quran endangers troops - The Associated Press

Sep 6, 2010 — KABUL, Afghanistan — The top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan warned Tuesday that an American church's threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book the Quran could endanger US troops in the country and Americans worldwide.

UN report says Iran is stockpiling enriched uranium - Washington Post

Sep 6, 2010 — Iran is steadily stockpiling enriched uranium, even in the face of toughened international sanctions, according to a UN inspection report that raises new concerns about the ability to monitor parts of the nation's nuclear program that

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Australia PM Gillard pins election hopes on economy

Aug 15, 2010 — Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard gestures at a news conference while campaigning in Melbourne August 6, 2010. By James Grubel BRISBANE Australia (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard staked her party's re-election bid on the ...

 

 

Indian Prime Minister Appeals for Calm in Kashmir

Aug 15, 2010 — Photo: AP Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh salutes chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force after addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India's Independence Day, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010.

 

 

Amid conflict, Kashmir man tries suicide 13 times

Aug 14, 2010 — SRINAGAR, India - The wounds of Kashmir's never-ending war are reflected in Arshid Malik's red, downcast eyes, in the tremble of the cigarette in his hand, in the self-inflicted knife scars gouged into his left forearm.

 

 

Gunmen Kill 16 in SW Pakistan Attacks

Aug 14, 2010 — Photo: AP Pakistani officials say gunmen have killed 16 people in two separate attacks in the restive southwest of the country. Police say the first incident took place Saturday in Aab-e-Ghum, a town near the Baluchistan provincial capital of Quetta.

 

 

Amid conflict, Kashmir man tries suicide 13 times

Aug 14, 2010 — SRINAGAR, India - The wounds of Kashmir's never-ending war are reflected in Arshid Malik's red, downcast eyes, in the tremble of the cigarette in his hand, in the self-inflicted knife scars gouged into his left forearm.

 

 

Zardari Urges Pakistan to Aid Flood Victims in Message on Independence Day

Aug 13, 2010 — President Asif Ali Zardari urged Pakistanis to mark the anniversary of the country's birth today by helping the millions displaced by its worst ever floods that have killed 1600 people and ...