Prisoner release threatens U.S.-Afghan relations
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72 high-profile detainees are to be freed in coming days, Karzai says, despite U.S. objections.
Syrian rebels step up fight against al-Qaeda-linked group
Militants affiliated with the radical Islamist group are being driven from strongholds in northern Syria.
Kerry: U.S. won’t send troops to Iraq to battle al-Qaeda
Dozens are reported killed as government forces fight to take back Fallujah and Ramadi from militants.
Rebels battle al-Qaeda-affiliated fighters in northern Syria
Extremists who have been staging attacks from Baghdad to Beirut face biggest challenge yet.
More U.S. Embassy staff to leave South Sudan
The drawdown underscores U.S. concerns about the deteriorating security situation.
Afghan plan to release prisoners said to risk U.S. ‘backlash’
The Afghan government is weighing the release of 88 prisoners who killed dozens of U.S. and NATO troops.
Beirut blast kills former ambassador to U.S., 4 others
The huge explosion underscores Lebanon’s growing instability in the face of Syria’s bloody civil war.
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Obama awards Army captain Medal of Honor
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