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
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
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
The deal would keep some U.S. troops in place, provided they are granted immunity, Kerry says.
Photo Gallery
Syrian rebels, off the battlefield
As the two-year-old conflict grinds on, a look at the rebels during breaks in the fighting.
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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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Middle East
- No nuclear deal with Tehran: Top EU diplomat, Iranian foreign minister say differences remain
- Kerry: US understands, respects 'very strong feelings' of friends, allies on Iran
- Kerry: Iran talks 'a long and interesting process, but a very productive one'
- No nuke deal with Tehran: Top EU diplomat and Iranian foreign minister say differences remain
The Americas
- Venezuela wins seventh Miss Universe as nation keeps churning out beauty amid economic crisis
- Miami Herald reporter released after 2-day detention in Venezuela for reporting on crisis
- Colombia club shooting leaves 8 dead, 6 injured
- Venezuelans stand in line all night for bargain TVs after leader seizes appliances store chain
National Security
- Army veteran in NJ is 1 millionth new GI Bill beneficiary
- Veterans Affairs suspends mandatory overtime for workers as disability claims backlog drops
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