Congo’s feared M23 rebels end their insurgency

A group of M23 rebels sit on a pickup truck in December, 2012.

The movement ends its 20-month rebellion after U.N.-backed Congolese forces proclaim victory.

Pakistani leader threatens to cut off NATO supply routes

Pakistani leader threatens to cut off NATO supply routes

Imran Khan, whose party controls a key province, says flow depends on a halt to U.S. drone strikes.

Afghan delegation to meet with former Taliban leader

Abdul Ghani Baradar has been envisioned as a key go-between in peace talks.

16 Afghan presidential candidates disqualified from race

16 Afghan presidential candidates disqualified from race

Most of the 10 approved by the country’s electoral body are seen as pro-Karzai figures.

Afghan assembly to consider deal with U.S. next month

The proposal would allow the U.S. military to keep key bases and troops in Afghanistan after 2014.

Moderate Syrian rebels feel squeeze

Moderate Syrian rebels feel squeeze

Lacking meaningful aid from the West and battling adversaries on two fronts, the opposition groups are quickly losing fighters.

U.S., Afghanistan agree on outline of post-2014 accord

U.S., Afghanistan agree on outline of post-2014 accord

The deal would keep some U.S. troops in place, provided they are granted immunity, Kerry says.

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Tracking America’s drone war

Armed drones have become a vital element of U.S. national security policy. This project documents ongoing drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia.

Obama awards Army captain Medal of Honor

Capt. William Swenson was awarded the honor for his bravery during the Battle of Ganjgal, one of the deadliest battles in the Afghan war.

U.S. drone network in the Middle East and Africa

As the U.S. military withdraws from Afghanistan, the Pentagon is shifting its fleet of drones to other global hot spots.

Chemical weapons stockpiles around the world

Russia and the U.S. rank highest in the number of declared chemical weapons. See who else has declared chemical weapons under the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Who has signed the Chemical Weapons Convention

After Syria signed the treaty, it became the 190th country to join the international convention outlawing chemical weapons.

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