Tough Job Ahead for Under-Resourced Afghan Forces
Some commentators say the army needs more than Kalashnikovs to deal with an increasingly confident Taleban.
1 Jul 13
Conflict
Central Asian Recruits for Syrian Conflict
Only a handful have gone, but intelligence agencies are watching closely.
28 Jun 13
Helmand Hit by Summer Fighting
Militants hope to exploit security vacuum as international forces reduce presence.
4 Jun 13
Syria Urged to Free Rights Activists
Statement calls for immediate release of Mazen Darwish, Hussein Gharir and Hani Zaitani.
17 May 13
Taleban Deny Plan To Attack Helmand Dam
Insurgents said to be building up presence in the area.
13 May 13
Two Kazaks Charged in Boston Case
Court hears that they hid evidence to protect the younger Tsarnaev brother.
2 May 13
Dismay, Disbelief Among Kyrgyzstan's Chechens
Residents of Tsarnaev family’s home town say it’s wrong to hang blame on entire ethnic group.
25 Apr 13
Caucasus Connection to Boston Bombs
Attackers identified as Chechens from Russian North Caucasus, though their motives remain unclear.
19 Apr 13
Ten Years on, Iraqis Despondent About Future
Conflict and political stalemate create sense of hopelessness.
29 Mar 13
Karzai's Curious Counterblast
Afghan leader accuses Americans of colluding with Taleban, then says he was just trying to improve relations with Washington.
22 Mar 13
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