Afghanistan could face ‘eye-watering violence’ after foreign troops leave: Mark Sedwill
November 18th, 2010 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Nov 18 (ANI): Afghanistan could experience "eye-watering" levels of violence following the withdrawal of foreign combat troops in four years' time, as a "residual insurgency" is likely to continue in many ... Read more...
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US official feels substantial progress has been made in Afghanistan
October 29th, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Oct. 29 (ANI): U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn has said that there has been "substantial progress" in the Afghan campaign.Endorsing optimistic reports from Kabul-based commanders in the U.S.-led coalition, ... Read more...
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White House could cancel Karzai visit
April 7th, 2010 - 5:11 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 7 (DPA) The White House said Tuesday it would consider cancelling the visit of Afghan President Hamid Karzai if he continues to make controversial accusations against Western interference in ... Read more...
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Nobel peace prize to Obama draws huge criticism from Pakistanis
October 10th, 2009 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct.10 (ANI): The decision to confer the Nobel Peace Prize to US President Barack Obama has not gone down well in Pakistan, particularly amid massive discontent over the US strategy ... Read more...
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Pentagon reports sharp drop in violence in Iraq
June 24th, 2008 - 7:10 am ICT by IANS
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Washington, June 24 (DPA) The Pentagon reported Monday that violence in Iraq has dropped by 40 to 80 percent under the increased presence of US troops and better coordination with the Iraqi ... Read more...
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Hillary to change US pro-Pakistan policy if voted to power
March 8th, 2008 - 2:26 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): Hillary Clinton, the wife of former US president Bill Clinton and who is running neck and neck for Democrats candidacy for the ensuing presidential poll along with Barak ... Read more...
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Rumsfeld kept bogey of terror alive to rally Americans behind Bush
November 14th, 2007 - 8:17 am ICT by admin
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