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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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World Digest: Burma's government sets date for long-awaited elections

Aug 13, 2010 — The Burmese government will hold the country's first elections in 20 years on Nov. 7 despite growing international criticism. The elections, announced Friday, will be the final element in Senior Gen.

 

 

China declares day of mourning for mudslide victims

Aug 13, 2010 — BEIJING - China on Saturday announced a national day of mourning as millions in the country's west struggled with more rain and the aftermath of mudslides that have killed more than 1150 people.

 

 

As Pakistanis flee flood zone, officials decry lack of international aid

Aug 10, 2010 — At least 1500 are dead after monsoon rains bloated rivers, submerged villages and triggered landslides in Pakistan. By Griff Witte ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN -- Hundreds of thousands of people fled an ever-expanding flood zone Tuesday as Pakistan's leaders ...

 

 

UN Reports Rising Afghan Civilian Casualties

Aug 10, 2010 — KABUL, Afghanistan - The number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan continued to climb in the first half of 2010, with an increasing number of children in the toll and a spike in the recently troubled northeast, but more than ever, ...

 

 

Highlights - Naomi Campbell diamond testimony put to the test

Aug 9, 2010 — THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Actress Mia Farrow was giving testimony to the war crimes trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor on Monday over a gift of diamonds that supermodel Naomi Campbell received at a charity dinner in South Africa.

 

 

Netanyahu Tells Probe Israel Acted in Self Defense

Aug 9, 2010 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a government-appointed inquiry that Israeli commandos acted in self-defense when they opened fire after boarding a ship carrying aid to the Gaza Strip, ...