FACTBOX - Pakistan's nuclear weapons

French,Afghan Troops Push into Hostile Valley

By: akhtar

Hundreds of French and afghan troops on sunday pushed into a hostile valley in eastern Afghanistan Where militants launch quick attacks, then disappear into hillside villages.The mission secure the area for a planned bypass road around the afghan capital to move supplies from neighboring pakistan.

15 days ago

Five Things the U.S. and China Actually Agree

By: azhar12

As U.S. President Barack Obama touched down in China on Sunday, his visit marked a pivotal moment in the two countries' relationship. While the U.S. and China once met to discuss topics of mutual importance, their talks are now occupied with issues of significance to the entire planet. From North Korea to Iran, global warming to global trade ...

15 days ago

World's biggest arms traders promise global arms treat

By: chnarendra

Today at the United Nations after years of discussions and debates, the vast majority of governments – 153 in total - agreed a timetable to establish a "strong and robust" Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) with the "highest common standards" to control international transfers of conventional arms. There is currently no global Treaty on the ...

about 1 month ago

Losing the Moral High Ground

By: relentlessliberal

 Last week Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton spent three days in Pakistan defending U.S. policy before a variety of groups.  Some of the audiences were blunt and combative, reflecting the dramatic decline in popularity of U. S. policy.  The Pakistani criticisms include U.S. interference in Pakistan's internal affairs, U....

about 1 month ago