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US denies 147 civilians killed in Afghan violence

US denies 147 civilians killed in Afghan violence

The U.S. military said Friday reports that as many as 147 civilians died in fighting involving American forces and the Taliban were "extremely over-exaggerated" and investigators were still analyzing the data collected at the site.

 

Soldiers pulled from Iraq, sent to Afghanistan

Soldiers pulled from Iraq, sent to Afghanistan

The soldiers had barely arrived in Iraq before they got new orders -- get ready for Afghanistan.

 

Foreign detainees 'have US right'

A US judge rules that suspects held by the US in Afghanistan have the right to challenge their detention in US courts.

 

Clinton seeks support on Afghan plan, Iran contact

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was en route to the Hague on Monday, set for her first contact with Iran at an international meeting and seeking support for Washington's new war strategy in Afghanistan.

 

U.S., NATO supplies attacked in Pakistan

Up to 50 militants attacked a terminal for trucks carrying supplies to U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan early Monday, in the ...

 

Afghans turn "new page" as U.S. sends more troops

Afghanistan is turning a new page in its relations with the United States, the president's spokesman said on Wednesday, as U.S. President Barack Obama ordered 17,000 more troops to Afghanistan to battle insurgents.

 

VP Biden pitches new Afghanistan policy to allies

VP Biden pitches new Afghanistan policy to allies

Vice President Biden will be tested on two fronts this weekend during the first foreign trip by a top Obama administration official.

 

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