Night raids breaking back of Taliban: NYT
July 9th, 2011 - 1:02 pm ICT by IANS
New York, July 9 (IANS) A new North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) strategy of night raids has succeeding in breaking the back of the Taliban as the US begins ... Read more...
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Inconceivable Osama did not have support system in Pakistan: US
May 3rd, 2011 - 10:32 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 3 (IANS) Asserting that it's "inconceivable" that Osama bin Laden did not have a support system in Pakistan, where he had been "hiding in plain sight" for ... Read more...
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No decision on cutting US military trainers in Pakistan
April 13th, 2011 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 13(ANI): No decisions have been made on cutting down the number of American military trainers in Pakistan as yet, but Washington is in discussions with Islamabad on this issue, a ... Read more...
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Pakistan tells US to halt drone campaign, sharply reduce CIA operatives in country
April 12th, 2011 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 12(ANI): Pakistan has demanded that the United States sharply cut the number of Central Intelligence Agency operatives and Special Operations forces working in the Asian nation, and that it suspend ... Read more...
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US, France, Middle East concerned over Yemen becoming al-Qaeda base: Wikileaks
April 10th, 2011 - 6:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): The whistleblower website 'Wikileaks' has revealed the concerns of a number of countries like France, Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt that Yemen is becoming a stronghold base of the ... Read more...
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Al- Qaeda returns to Afghanistan: US, Afghan officials
April 6th, 2011 - 6:17 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Apr 6 (ANI): Militant Islamist group Al-Qaeda is re-establishing itself as a force in Afghanistan's Korengal valley, claim both the US and Afghan officials.Over the past six to eight months, ... Read more...
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‘Anti-Americanism’ poses bigger challenge for Pak Army than Taliban
March 17th, 2011 - 4:51 pm ICT by ANI
Nizh Narai (Pakistan), Mar 17(ANI): Fighting 'anti-Americanism' that prevails among Ahmedzai Wazir tribes in South Waziristan is more challenging for the Pakistan Army than taking on the Taliban in the region ... Read more...
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US, NATO forces able to halt Taliban gains around Kabul: Petraeus
March 9th, 2011 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Mar.9 (ANI): The US commander in Afghanistan, General David H. Petraeus, has said that, US and NATO forces have been able to halt Taliban gains around Kabul, and in the ... Read more...
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North Korea fortifying border: South Korea
December 30th, 2010 - 5:45 pm ICT by ANI
Seoul, Dec. 30 (ANI): The South Korean Government on Thursday claimed that North Korea has boosted its special forces and deployed huge artillery guns and a new kind of tank close to ... Read more...
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US-Pak secret efforts on to weed out Al-Qaeda from FATA: Petraeus
December 8th, 2010 - 12:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 8(ANI): The commander of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, General David Petraeus, has said that the United States and Pakistan were involved in secret efforts to put ... Read more...
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`WikiLeaks exposed pettiness of Pakistani leaders’
December 3rd, 2010 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 3 (IANS) The WikiLeaks' revelation has exposed the "pettiness of a number of national leaders" of Pakistan, said a leading Pakistani daily that added "there is a whole set of ... Read more...
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US to offer Afghanistan wider role in Special Operations missions: WSJ
November 18th, 2010 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): In a bid to ease tensions with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the White House has promised to gradually give greater control to Afghans over Special Operations missions that ... Read more...
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Clinton defends US Afghan war strategy after Karzai criticism
November 16th, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has defended the US strategy in Afghanistan after Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged Washington to reduce the visibility and intensity of ... Read more...
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Afghan insurgents in weakened state, claim US, NATO forces
November 15th, 2010 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Nov 15 (ANI): US and NATO officials have claimed that insurgents in Afghanistan are facing financial problems and are in a weakened state after a fierce summer of fighting.In recent ... Read more...
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Karzai urges US to reduce special ‘night raid’ operations in Afghanistan
November 15th, 2010 - 1:48 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Nov 15 (ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has urged the US to reduce the visibility and intensity of its military operations in his country and end the increased American Special ... Read more...
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Despite successful U.S. attacks in N W Afghanistan, Taliban in control
October 24th, 2010 - 6:39 pm ICT by ANI
Maqur (Afghanistan), Oct.24 (ANI): Despite successful U.S. attacks on Taliban leaders in Afghanistan's northwest, insurgency remains in control.Though several top commanders have been killed recently, there still remains a large gap ... Read more...
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No major changes expected in Afghan strategy: Obama administration
September 18th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept.18 (ANI): The Obama administration has concluded that its war strategy in Afghanistan is sound and that a December review, once seen as a pivotal moment, is unlikely to yield ... Read more...
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US rejects motion for withdrawal of ’secret’ American troops operating in Pak
July 29th, 2010 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 29(ANI): US lawmakers have rejected a blunt challenge to President Barack Obama's war strategy, defeating a resolution calling for American troops' removal from Pakistan by a crushing 38-372 margin.The ... Read more...
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US lawmakers call for withdrawal of ’secret’ American troops operating in Pakistan
July 24th, 2010 - 3:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 24(ANI): Two US lawmakers have proposed a bill demanding the withdrawal of all American troops from Pakistan.The resolution, expected to be taken up in the House of Representatives next ... Read more...
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US forces fighting ‘clandestine’ ground battles in Pak alongside local troops: Report
July 21st, 2010 - 5:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 21 (ANI): In a significant move which highlights the deepening US worries concerning the terror threat emanating from Pakistan, US Special Operations Forces have been allowed to operate alongside their ... Read more...
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Karzai to discuss village force issue with Petraeus
July 13th, 2010 - 3:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 13 (ANI): With American commanders pushing to expand the number of armed village forces in areas where their troops and the local police are scarce, the Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai ... Read more...
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Revamped US strategy may see special operations troops step up action in Afghanistan
June 29th, 2010 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 29 (ANI): With the appointment of Central Command chief General David Petraeus as the commander of the Afghan war, US special operations troops stationed in that country are likely ... Read more...
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US relying more on Special Operations for war on Al Qaeda
June 4th, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 4 (ANI): The Obama administration has significantly expanded a largely secret U.S. war against al-Qaeda and other radical groups, according to senior military and administration officials.According to a Washington ... Read more...
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Two top al-Qaida in Iraq leaders killed by Iraqi commandos
April 19th, 2010 - 9:40 pm ICT by BNO News
BAGHDAD (BNO NEWS) - Iraqi commandos, supported by U.S. Forces, killed the two most senior leaders of al-Qaida in Iraq early Sunday morning, the U.S. Military said on Monday.The U.S. Military confirmed ... Read more...
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US admits to killing Afghan women in February
April 5th, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul (Afghanistan), Apr.5 (ANI): The American-led military command in Kabul admitted late on Sunday that its forces had, in fact, killed three Afghan women during a night time raid in February ... Read more...
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McChrystal brings erring US Special Forces in Afghanistan under his direct control
March 16th, 2010 - 12:31 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Mar.16 (ANI): Top American commander in Afghanistan General Stanley A. McChrystal has brought most American Special Operations forces under his direct control for the first time, over concerns on mounting civilian ... Read more...
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Marja battle just ‘initial salvo’ of offensive that could last 12 to 18 months: Petraeus
February 22nd, 2010 - 3:50 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Feb. 22 (ANI): US Central Command Chief General David Petraeus has said that the Marja offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan is just the "initial salvo" in a military campaign ... Read more...
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US, Yemen reviewing targets to retaliate against plane bombing attempt
December 30th, 2009 - 11:36 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) The US and Yemen are now looking at fresh targets in Yemen for a potential strike in retaliation to the botched Christmas Day attack on an airliner ... Read more...
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US turns up pressure on Pakistan to fight Taliban: NYT
December 8th, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) The Obama administration has warned Pakistan that the US will use considerably more force on the Pakistani side of the border with Afghanistan if it does not ... Read more...
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US’ “blunt” warning to Pak: Hit Taliban, Qaeda now, or we will be forced to do so
December 8th, 2009 - 12:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec.8 (ANI): The United States, in a clear message to Pakistan, has asked the troubled nation to take more action against the Taliban and other extremist groups based inside its ... Read more...
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US to protect Afghan population centers
October 28th, 2009 - 3:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct. 28 (ANI): The United States has said it will take all steps to protect population centers in Afghanistan.At present, there are about ten top population centers.President Barack Obama, however, ... Read more...
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Iraqi forces arrest Najim Abdallah Zahwen Al Ujayli
September 6th, 2009 - 2:39 am ICT by BNO News
TIKRIT, Iraqi (BNO NEWS) -- Iraqi forces have detained Najim Abdallah Zahwen Al Ujayli, a suspected terrorist commander and former general during Saddam Hussein's regime, the U.S. Army said on Saturday.Commandos with ... Read more...
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US to reveal names of secret camp detainees to Red Cross
August 23rd, 2009 - 12:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 23 (DPA) The Pentagon has decided to share the identities of militants and terrorist suspects held in secret US military camps in Iraq and Afghanistan with the International Committee ... Read more...
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US Special Operations Forces have standing orders to enter Pak to catch ‘big three’
June 2nd, 2009 - 3:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 2 (ANI): The US Special Operations Forces have standing orders to enter Pakistan if they find any 'conclusive' evidence about the presence of the 'big three', which includes, Al ... Read more...
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US ready with contingency plans to prevent Pak nukes falling to Taliban: Pentagon
May 21st, 2009 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 21 (ANI): The United States is ready to take emergency action to prevent Pakistan's nuclear arsenals falling into the hands of the Taliban.The United States said that while ... Read more...
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