U.S. helicopter crashes in Afghanistan
(Staff Sgt. Todd Christopherson / AP)
The crash in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar killed 11 people, including seven U.S. troops.
Iraqi who hid Saddam Hussein speaks
In town where he was captured, the former dictator is still a revered figure six years after his death.
Afghan bombings kill at least 40 civilians
The attackers in Nimruz province appeared to be targeting government buildings, provincial officials said.
Jordan squeezed by Syria’s civil war
The kingdom’s neutrality is complicated as refugees and fears of spreading violence cross the Syrian border.
Life and war in Afghanistan: May 2012
PHOTOS | Our continuing photo coverage shows Afghan life as coalition forces fight in the country.
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Shahbaz Bhatti assassinated in Islamabad
Pakistan’s federal minorities minister was gunned down in Islamabad.
Making demands across the Middle East
Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.
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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
- Lawyer says Chinese court to hand down verdict Monday in murder trial of politician's wife
- Chinese state media say senior North Korean holds talks with President Hu Jintao
- Japan says it will deport 14 Chinese activists who landed on disputed island
- State media say senior North Korean holds talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao
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
