war in afghanistan

Robert Gates criticizes Barack Obama’s handling of Afghanistan war in new book

Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has strongly criticized President Barack Obama's handling of the war in Afghanistan in his…

11 years ago

Pentagon halts cargo shipments from Afghanistan via Pakistan

Pentagon has decided to halt its ground cargo shipments from Afghanistan via Pakistan because of the risk to drivers after…

11 years ago

Pakistan anti-drone protests block NATO supply route

Protesters in Pakistan have blocked the main supply route for provisions destined for NATO troops in Afghanistan to protest against…

11 years ago

US signs deal to use Romanian air base for Afghan pullout

The US has signed a deal to use a Romanian air base as a transit point for American forces leaving…

11 years ago

Latif Mehsud: Pakistan Taliban commander captured by US forces

Pakistan Taliban commander Latif Mehsud has been captured by US forces in a military operation, the state department has confirmed.…

11 years ago

Generals Charles Gurganus and Gregg A. Sturdevant forced to retire over Taliban attack

General James Amos, head of the US Marine Corps has ordered two generals to retire because they failed to defend…

11 years ago

Barack Obama’s Afghan speech: 23,000 troops to be withdrawn from Afghanistan

President Barack Obama has pledged to "finish the job" and end the Afghan war, addressing the US public live from…

13 years ago