NATO

US wants to keep control over some Taliban prisoners in Bagram despite administration of jail reverting to Kabul.

Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 10, 2012

As coalition forces prepare to leave, the war-torn country is experiencing a surge in suicide attacks and bombings.

Geetha Pillai Sep 08, 2012

10 of the victims are civilians, and eventual death toll could be far higher.

Geetha Pillai Sep 01, 2012

The victims were having a late-night party when they were killed.

Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 27, 2012

Seven US servicemen among dead in Black Hawk crash in Kandahar - Taliban claims responsibility.

Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 17, 2012

Attack came after a protest march against the reopening of Nato supply routes passed a military camp.

Geetha Pillai Jul 09, 2012

While the US says the drone attacks are an effective way of combating militancy, Pakistan says a large number of civilians have been affected.

Staff Reporter Jul 07, 2012

Pakistan's reopening of routes for Nato troops' pullout from Afghanistan follows US apology over the killing of Pakistani soldiers last November.

Staff Reporter Jul 04, 2012

Assad says Syria is at war as fighting reaches outskirts of capital Damascus.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jun 27, 2012

War of words escalating but Turkey says no intention of going to war with Syria over shooting down of jet.

Staff Reporter Jun 26, 2012

Although Turkey is knocking on Nato doors, military intervention over the shooting down of a Turkish jet is unlikely.

Staff Reporter Jun 25, 2012

Taliban claims responsibility for attack, saying hotel was used by wealthy and foreigners for 'wild parties'.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jun 22, 2012

French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is reportedly being sent to Afghanistan after the incident.

Staff Reporter Jun 09, 2012

In a separate incident, a British soldier was among four Nato troops reportedly killed in a bomb attack.

Staff Reporter May 27, 2012

All major nations reaffirm commitment to withdraw their troops from Afghanistan by 2014 deadline. Despite reservations, exit strategy to proceed according to agreed timetable following landmark Nato summit in Chicago.

Staff Reporter May 22, 2012

Thousands of protesters flood Chicago against the Afghan war, climate change and several other grievances.

Staff Reporter May 21, 2012

Fear of Taliban militants filling the vacuum after foreign troops are pulled out will be one of the main items on the agenda.

Staff Reporter May 20, 2012

An 18-hour fight between the militants and the Afghan security forces in Kabul ended early Monday after 36 insurgents were killed in the attacks along with eight policemen and three civilians

Staff Reporter Apr 16, 2012

Taliban insurgents who were clad in female outfits were arrested by the local police.

Geetha Pillai Apr 01, 2012

Sergeant will be tried in military court for killing 16 Afghan villagers while they slept.

Geetha Pillai Mar 13, 2012