Iraq Attacks Highlight Fragile Security
Violence expected to continue as US troops withdraw and as long as political stalemate remains unresolved.
28 Aug 10
Conflict
Taleban Noose Around Wardak Tightens
Insurgents reportedly in control outside urban centres.
26 Aug 10
Iraqi Sunni Militia Fighters "Neglected"
Baghdad denies government-backed Awakening Council members are going unpaid and likely to defect to al-Qaeda.
26 Aug 10
Helmand Bomb Deaths Could Boost Taleban
Reported air attack that killed 52 people may prove powerful recruiting tool for insurgents, despite NATO denials of responsibility.
19 Aug 10
Karabakh's Rare Summer of Culture
Music festival brings European artists, but there’s a long way to go before Stepanakert can enjoy the rich cultural life of Soviet times.
13 Aug 10
Afghan Former Militants Rejoin Insurgency
Fighters in Herat defect after government fails to fulfill promises of work and development.
8 Aug 10
Rise in Armenian-Azeri Border Gunfire
Armenian villagers say number of shooting incidents is increasing.
6 Aug 10
Would-be Suicide Bomber Recalls Failed Mission
Young Iraqi woman tells of how she was enlisted by insurgents to carry out attack in marketplace.
5 Aug 10
Marja Residents Fear Taleban Resurgence
Officials downplay local concerns that Taleban are growing in strength and may retake crucial area of Helmand.
30 Jul 10
International Forces Deny Funding Afghan Militia
Afghan officials claim American troops did not consult them over new village defence force in western region.
28 Jul 10
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