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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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Australian PM rules out deals on mining tax law

Aug 18, 2010 — CANBERRA, Australia - Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Thursday ruled out compromising her mining tax plans in deals with opposition lawmakers if she wins Australia's election, which she described as "a cliffhanger.

 

 

Car bombing wounds 23 in Russia's south

Aug 17, 2010 — ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia - A car bomb exploded outside a cafe in a restive region of southern Russia on Tuesday, injuring 23 people, police said.

 

 

Analysis: Petraeus media blitz seeks to calm fears

Aug 16, 2010 — KABUL, Afghanistan - A weekend media blitz by the Army's public relations master sent a clear message: It's not time to hit the panic button in Afghanistan, but success in the nearly 9-year war won't come quickly.

 

 

Reports Indicate Growing Iranian Fuel Crisis Despite Official Denials

Aug 16, 2010 — A top Iranian oil official is saying Monday that Tehran is not having problems purchasing gasoline supplies, despite tough new UN, US and EU economic sanctions.

 

 

'Miracle' in Colombia jet crash: 1 dies, 130 live

Aug 16, 2010 — BOGOTA, Colombia - A Boeing 737 jetliner filled with vacationers crashed in a thunderstorm and broke apart as it slid onto the runway on a Caribbean island Monday.

 

 

Lee Says South Korea May Need Extra Tax to Pay for Eventual Reunification

Aug 15, 2010 — South Korea needs to prepare for eventual unification with North Korea and should consider a special tax to cover the costs that will incur, President Lee Myung Bak said.