The Hindu
Untied States President Barack Obama has nominated two veteran diplomats to be the US ambassadors to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Almost two month after the incumbents resigned, Mr. Obama nominated James B Cunningham as the new US Ambassador to...
Newyork Times
President Is Shielding Pirate Leader, U.N. Published: July 17, 2012 President Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed , left, has shielded a top pirate leader from arrest by issuing him a diplomatic passport, according to a United Nations investigation, which...
The Hindustan Times
US President Barack Obama has named veteran diplomats to be the US ambassadors to Afghanistan and Pakistan, tasking them with shaping highly sensitive relationships after US troops pull out. Two month after the incumbents resigned, Obama named...
United Press International
President Barack Obama named two senior diplomats as ambassadors to Pakistan and Afghanistan, both difficult assignments in the current environment. U.S. relations with Pakistan, a key partner in the fight against terrorism, remain strained since U.S.
Newyork Times
President Obama chose veteran diplomats on Tuesday to fill two of the most sensitive overseas posts as he seeks to manage an evolving transition in war-torn Afghanistan while repairing relations with neighboring Pakistan after a period of deep...
The Globe & Mail
Story The Taliban say they will lift the ban once the United States agrees to stop the use of drone attacks against the extremists. That undermines the logic of those who would excuse the Taliban their act of blackmail by suggesting it is logical...