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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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Pakistan Braces for More Damage After Deadliest Floods Affect 13.8 Million

Aug 9, 2010 — Flood victims, escaping rising waters, scramble to alight a Pakistan Army helicopter during air rescue operations by the Pakistan Army on August 9, 2010 in the Muzaffargarh district in Punjab, Pakistan.

 

 

Re-election for Kagame Likely as Campaigns Conclude in Rwanda

Aug 8, 2010 — Photo: AP Presidential hopefuls in Rwanda have wrapped up their campaigns as the country prepares to go the polls Monday. Despite challenges from three opposition leaders, President Paul Kagame is widely expected to be returned to office.

 

 

Pakistan Sees More Rains as Worst Floods in 80 Years Hit 12 Million People

Aug 8, 2010 — Pakistani flood survivor queue food supplies in Nowshera. Pakistan's army is leading the relief effort, evacuating people, distributing drinking water and food and repairing bridges and ...

 

 

South Korea Urges North to Release Fishing Boat, Crew as Tension Increases

Aug 8, 2010 — South Korea called on North Korea to return a fishing boat and its crew seized by the communist nation amid heightened tensions over military exercises involving the US Navy.

 

 

Pakistan's President Zardari is pelted with shoes at Birmingham rally

Aug 7, 2010 — Pakistan's president, Asif Ali Zardari, had shoes thrown at him today as he attended a political rally in Birmingham. Mr Zardari, who is under criticism for visiting Britain while Pakistan is suffering from devastating floods, ...

 

 

Colombia's new president lays out his vision in speech

Aug 7, 2010 — Juan Manuel Santos catapulted to the presidency of Colombia after the armed forces, under his watch, delivered the biggest blows against the FARC rebel group in the country's long conflict.