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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Asia / Pacific
- Strong typhoon lashes Philippines, kills 4 amid fears of massive damage
- One of the strongest storms blasts Philippines
- Officials: Roadside bombs kill 12 in restive south Afghanistan; 5 women among the dead
- Maldives makes 3rd try to elect president Saturday after bickering bruised its young democracy
- Facing terrorist threat, Pakistan creates its own Patriot Act
Africa
- 2 killed by car bomb blast in Somalia capital, police officer says; toll could rise
- Mozambique rebels sow fear in fresh uprising, attacks on main highway claim casualties
- Uganda's president tests for HIV in public, hoping to encourage millions to check their status
- South Africa: 14 police officers and tax officials arrested in crackdown on corrupt cops
Middle East
- Kerry mounts diplomatic push on interim nuclear deal with Iran, with boost from Russia, China
- Kerry mounts diplomatic push on interim nuclear deal with Iran, with boost from Russia, China
- Tear gas, clashes at Islamist-led protests in Egypt over detained female demonstrators
- Bomb blast striking street full of shoppers, other attacks across Iraq kill 19 people
The Americas
- Forensic tests show no poison in remains of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda
- Vigilante ranchers, fruit growers kick out brutal drug cartel in western Mexican state
- Skulls said to have miraculous qualities at the center of annual festival in Bolivia
- New video emerges showing Toronto mayor in a rage, threatening to 'kill' someone
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
- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan
- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan