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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he saw and heard evidence that the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy is taking hold in critical Kandahar province. More>>
The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan warned Tuesday an American church's threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book could endanger U.S. troops in the country and Americans worldwide. More>>
Government forces fired on protesters hurling stones at them in Indian Kashmir on Monday, killing three people and wounding at least 17 other demonstrators, police said. More>>
President Barack Obama is declaring Operation Iraqi Freedom to be over with the end of the U.S. combat mission, and says it's now time "to turn the page" to give the Iraqi people full responsibility for their own... More>>
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said the end of American combat operations Tuesday leaves his country independent and an equal to the United States and he assured his people their own security forces will protect them. More>>
As he prepares to herald the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, President Barack Obama has spoken by phone to former President George W. Bush. More>>
Taliban guerrillas still retain the initiative in some parts of Afghanistan despite recent successes by coalition forces, the top U.S. and NATO commander in the country said Tuesday More>>
US State Department calls Quran burning plan un-American; Fla. pastor says he'll do it anyway More>>
Tropical Storm Hermine lashes Texas with heavy rain, wind after coming ashore in Mexico More>>
Hurricane watches issued for coasts of Mexico, Texas as Tropical Storm Hermine approaches More>>
Plane crashes on street in residential area in Nevada, killing 1, critically injuring 3 (raw footage) More>>
Guinness World Records certifies 27-inch-tall Colombian as world's shortest man More>>
Attorney says JetBlue flight attendant in NYC airport flap resigned, wasn't fired by airline More>>
Powerful 7.1 earthquake smashes buildings, rips open new fault, but no deaths reported More>>
Earl causes power outages in Canada; biggest Northeast impact might be business on big weekend More>>
