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.
Elsewhere in World
Asia / Pacific
- Six questions on China’s one-child policy, answered
- Caroline Kennedy arrives in Tokyo to take up position as US ambassador
- China will loosen 1-child policy, abolish labor camp system
- In sweeping reform, China rolls back harsh social policies
- Shiites staging religious procession near Pakistani capital kill 7 Sunnis
Africa
- Final results from Guinea legislative elections uphold victory for ruling party, official says
- UN refuses to delay ICC trial of Kenya's top leaders for crimes against humanity
- Dozens of Malian rebels seen arriving in troubled northern town of Kidal
- Boko Haram member convicted of killing 3 people in Nigeria and sentenced to life in prison
Middle East
- Weapons watchdog meets to discuss destruction of Syrian stockpile
- Militias attack Libyan protesters demanding end of out-of-control armed groups, killing 31
- Islamists protest coup in Egypt after curfew over much of the country ends; clashes kill 1
- Libya's state news agency says 13 killed, 130 wounded by militia attack on peaceful protesters
Europe
- Glafcos Clerides, former president of Cyprus, dies at 94
- Berlusconi's center-right in schism after his political heir decides to form new party
- Former labor camp commander in Romania denies killing scores of prisoners there
- UK government warns of huge online ransom scam, says 10s of millions of Brits may be targeted
The Americas
- Brazil: Top figures found guilty in big corruption scandal turn themselves in to police
- Toronto city council strips Mayor Rob Ford of some of his powers amid widening drug scandal
- Brazil: Top figures found guilty in big corruption scandal turn themselves in to police
- Venez president: No need for currency devaluation even as bolivar plunges
National Security
- US officials: Nuke deal being discussed would offer Iran only minor relief from sanctions
- Thunderbirds, Blue Angels are back; but other military outreach programs remain grounded
- Kerry: Nuclear deal with Iran will be 'failsafe' so it will have no nuclear weapons capability
- Air Force to 'add more rigor' to screening of candidates for nuclear commander jobs