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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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N.Korea leader's train 'may be headed home'

Aug 29, 2010 — SEOUL - A train believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il left the northeast Chinese city of Harbin Monday amid speculation he is headed home after a surprise trip to China, a report said.

 

 

6 US troops killed in latest Afghanistan fighting

Aug 28, 2010 — AP KABUL, Afghanistan -- A total of six US troops have died in the latest attacks in Afghanistan's embattled southern and eastern regions, NATO said Sunday.

 

 

Japan calls for transparent labor rules in China

Aug 28, 2010 — BEIJING - Japan called for "transparent policies" governing workers in China, saying labor disputes that halted operations at dozens of factories this year were troubling to Japanese companies.

 

 

Iraq Drawdown, New Israel-Palestinian Talks Mark Obama's Big Mideast Week

Aug 27, 2010 — President Barack Obama returns from vacation Monday to undertake an eventful week for US policy in the Middle East. The president will mark the end of the formal US combat role in Iraq, and the start of a new round of Middle East peace talks.

 

 

Kim Travels to China to Visit School

Aug 26, 2010 — North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il traveled to northeastern China—his second trip in four months to Pyongyang's chief ally--to visit a school attended by his father, in a symbolic move that appeared aimed at solidifying plans for his own ...

 

 

Australia opposition says doesn't want new election

Aug 26, 2010 — SYDNEY Aug 27 (Reuters) - Australia's opposition leader, Tony Abbott, denied accusations on Friday that he was manoeuvring to force the country back to the ballot box after general elections at the weekend delivered a hung parliament.