Army saw spike in suicides in July
Thirty-eight soldiers killed themselves in July, the worst month for suicides since the Army began releasing figures in 2009, according to Pentagon officials.
Navy special forces units: How many needed?
Questions remain about how much money the Navy is spending on irregular warfare and counterterrorism forces that are different from activities better performed by other services.
Syrian military, militia committed war crimes against civilians
U.N. Human Rights Council also accuses government forces of crimes against humanity.
Sanctions on Syria and Iran are hindering opposition, activists say
Activists voice concern that U.S. sanctions have hurt opposition groups by blocking access to online services and software such as e-mail, blogging platforms and security tools.
Relief in Washington amid shakeup
First reaction in the U.S. to the news that military chiefs had been forced from office was deep alarm.
Preparing for battle
The U.S. trains troops from other African nations as peacekeepers to combat al-Qaeda militants in Somalia.
Mixed reactions at Ground Zero
New Yorkers who were devastated nearly ten years ago by the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center are optimistic the day after President Obama announced that U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. While many realize this isn't the end of the nation's involvement in the Middle East, the news provided closure to some of those affected by the attacks.
Sen. Reid on bin Laden's death
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) react to President Obama's announcement that Osama bin Laden is dead. (May 2)
Hillary Clinton praises troops, Obama
Hillary Clinton held a press conference in Washington, D.C. to express the significance of Osama bin Laden's death and the continued fight against terrorism. (May 2)
Did Pakistan know bin Laden's location?
Chief foreign affairs correspondent Lara Logan reports on Pakistan's role in the U.S. operation that killed Osama bin Laden.
Inside Pakistan: Bin Laden under military's nose
Chris Brummitt, AP bureau chief in Islamabad, Pakistan, talks about how the killing of Osama Bin Laden happened so close to several Pakistani military installations, and what his death could mean for U.S.-Pakistan relations. (May 2)
9/11 victim's parents discuss Bin Laden death
Al and Maureen Santora lost their 23-year-old son Christopher on 9/11. The Santoras talk about the announcement that Osama bin Laden is dead. (May 2)
U.S. troops based in Kandahar, Afghanistan watched President Obama's historic address from the White House in which he announced that a U.S. military mission killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. (May 2)
Bin Laden's path to public enemy number one
For nearly a decade, Osama bin Laden was enemy number one for the United States. But but Bin Laden's hatred of the U.S. can be traced back long before the September 11th attacks. (May 2)
NATO strike kills Gaddafi's son, leader escapes
Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi escaped a NATO missile strike in Tripoli that killed one of his sons and three young grandchildren, a government spokesman said early Sunday. (May 1)
Raw footage of Bin Laden compound the day after the raid
Four helicopters swooped in early Monday and killed Osama bin Laden in a fiery American raid on his fortress-like compound in a Pakistani town that is home to three army regiments. (May 2)
Timeline of Bin Laden's killing
U.S. intelligence officials are revealing some details of what led to the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. (May 2)Special Reports
Faces of the Fallen
Portraits of U.S. service members who have died in Operation Enduring Freedom and in Iraq.
Elsewhere in World
Asia / Pacific
- Chinese state media say senior North Korean holds talks with President Hu Jintao
- State media say senior North Korean holds talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao
- Lawyer says Chinese court to hand down verdict Monday in murder trial of politician's wife
- Thai police say fire sweeps through nightclub on southern resort island of Phuket, killing 4
Middle East
- Israel says 6 Palestinians wounded in West Bank firebomb attack; Jewish extremists suspected
- Egyptian TV presenter, chief editor to go on trial over insulting country's president
- U.N. council agrees to end observer mission in Syria
- Militants in Iraq strike with bombs and shootings, killing at least 59 and wounding over 100
The Americas
- In fight with UK over Assange asylum, Ecuador's president lays claim to moral high ground
- Tiny Cook Islands borrows SUVs as expected visit by Hillary Clinton puts squeeze on resources
- Mexico detains 8 suspects in killings of journalists in eastern Veracruz state
- Google using 3-wheeled bike to add panoramic views of Mayan ruins to 'Street View' feature
National Security
- Army had 26 suicides in July, its highest monthly total on record and double the June total
- Army general investigated over alleged lavish travel, hotel spending, faces possible demotion
- Army probes general’s alleged lavish spending
- With Romney and Ryan on the ballot, Republican ticket light on foreign policy experience
