At least 6 killed in bomb targeting site of Kabul talks
The car bomb blew up near where Afghan leaders are set to weigh a potential security pact with the U.S.
Congo’s feared M23 rebels end their insurgency
The movement ends its 20-month rebellion after U.N.-backed Congolese forces proclaim victory.
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.
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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
- Water a pressing concern for Philippines typhoon survivors, but help on the way
- In a Philippines city shattered by typhoon, Sunday services provide comfort for some
- Nepal election: Will Maoists gain power?
- Nepal election puts spotlight on Maoists
- Maldives voters choose brother of ex-strongman as new president over 1st freely elected leader
Africa
- Algeria's longtime president Bouteflika nominated for 4th term
- Nigerian military says 20 Boko Haram militants are killed in raid on one of their strongholds
- Guinea police disperse opposition protest after ruling party's win is confirmed
- Final results from Guinea legislative elections uphold victory for ruling party, official says
Middle East
- Islamists call for dialogue after coup in Egypt, without demanding return of toppled president
- Clashes erupt in Libya's capital a day after deadly militia attack on protesters killed 40
- Israel blocks witness from testifying in case accusing Bank of China of facilitating terrorism
- Syrian troops launch offensive near Lebanon, forcing hundreds to flee across the border
Europe
- Mavis Batey, British code breaker in World War II, dies
- Norway: Cargo ship with 32 aboard catches fire in North Sea; evacuation called off
- Unknown group claims it killed 2 extreme-right activists in Greece, threatens to kill more
- Hundreds follow German far-right party's call to stage torch-lit march against refugees
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