Afghan interpreters may move to the UK – security forces have no safe haven | Jon Boone
Afghanistan's security forces are more vulnerable to the Taliban than translators based in Kabul, but they will carry on regardless ...
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The sooner the US exits Afghanistan, the better | Matthew Hoh and Matthew Southworth
There is no military solution to Afghan political problems. Staying longer only costs more lives and money As President Barack Obama is set to ...
Woolwich attack: lone wolf and jihadist theories will occupy security forces
Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre will convene, in wake of killing and al-Qaida martyrdom video rhetoric heard on London street ...
Nawaz Sharif: rightwing tycoon who has won over liberals – for now
New prime minister who once tried to turn Pakistan into Islamic caliphate is seen by electorate as country's best hope Last Saturday a crowd of ...
Afghan mine delays at ancient site delight archaeologists
Renegotiation of contract with Chinese company mean more time for dig at former Buddhist settlement The forts and temples of the ancient Buddhist ...
Obama struggles to redefine the 'war on terror' | Simon Tisdall
The president's heavily leaked speech appears to mark a shift away from Bush-era tactics even as his rhetoric defends them ...
Father of Afghanistan national cricket team captain kidnapped
Police continue search after officials confirm Khobi Khan, father of cricketer Mohammad Nabi, abducted from car in Jalalabad ...
Afghanistan: Hamid Karzai reveals US will retain nine bases after withdrawal
President strikes conciliatory tone about larger-than-expected continuing deployment, despite frequent criticism of US forces ...
Syria needs Britain's help, but it does not need our weapons
Government outrage does not provide a sound basis for such a material policy change as vetoing the EU arms embargo The most seductive fallacy in ...
The real Obama scandal: fighting illegal wars in Libya and Pakistan | Michael Cohen
The AP, IRS and Benghazi controversies are political sideshows. Obama's use of illegal force abroad is true concern Washington DC appears to have ...