Afghanistan
ISAF responds to use of AAN news release study
Yearly Archives: 2011
Afghanistan
The Taliban killed three Afghan policemen in a suicide attack in Kandahar and two ISAF soldiers in attacks in the east. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban fighters during raids in Helmand, Zabul, Khost, Paktia, Logar, Faryab, and Kunduz.
Afghanistan
Taliban could have been our “best partner” to fight terrorism: Globe reporter
Al Qaeda
US to field deadlier missile in war against Qaeda
Afghanistan
US deaths in drone strike due to miscommunication, report says
Afghanistan
General-turned-spy-chief gives military greater role in CIA analysis of Afghan war
Iraq
Insurgents killed 16 Iraqis yesterday in a pair of bombings at a market in Sadr City. Prime Minister Maliki accused a neighboring country of inciting recent violence in Anbar province.
Syria
The protest death toll has reached 3,000. Syrian forces fired on rallies supporting army defectors nationwide. A senior United Nations human rights official called for “protective” international action against Syria as she warned the country was heading towards civil war.
Somalia
Ten people were killed during fighting between Shabaab and government forces in a village near Dhobley. Somali officials said they were
Palestinian Territories
Egyptian security forces in the Sinai intercepted a shipment of surface-to-air missiles that were destined for Palestinian terrorists in Gaza. Officials said the Palestinians purchased the weapons from fighters in Libya.
Iran
Iranian oil sales, foreign exchange taking a hit from US, UN sanctions
Egypt
In Egypt, young and tech-savvy Islamists try to project new image
Al Qaeda
Panetta warns of retreat in Africa due to budget cuts
Iran
Alleged Iran Plot’s WikiLeaks Link
US Predators strike again in North Waziristan
The strike is the second in Danda Darpa Khel in two days. Yesterday’s strike killed Jan Baz Zadran, a top Haqqani Network leader.
Egypt
Egyptian officials attempted to calm the uproar over Coptic deaths. The Finance Minister resigned over the killings. The army defended its tactics saying soldiers didn’t intentionally kill Copts and accused the Copts of incitement.
Hamas
‘Hamas refuses to abandon policy of IDF kidnappings’
United States
US fails bioterrorism report card
Iran
US official: ‘Multiple’ sources strengthen case against Iran –
Afghanistan
US Duo Pursue Warmer Ties With Afghan Leader
Iran
Drugs and Terror Mix in Case
Egypt
Report: Arab Spring upheaval cost $55bn
Pakistan
Is Pakistan preparing for war?
Pakistan
With friends like Pakistan, the US doesn’t need enemies
Pakistan
Rogues who run Pakistan
Afghanistan
Haqqanis reject US offer for talks
Afghanistan
‘US held secret talks with Haqqani network’
Iraq
Iraqi authorities assume full control of Baghdad airspace
Egypt
Egypt Arrests Groups Smuggling Weapons from Libya
US kills Haqqani Network’s 3rd in command in North Waziristan strike
US officials said that Jan Baz Zadran was killed in Miramshah in North Waziristan, where Predators struck today.