volatile country news
Your Search Returned 8 tagged news reports
Obama to announce 34,000 troops withdrawal from Afghanistan
In a bid to handover combat operations to Afghan security forces, President Barack Obama will in his State of the Union address on Tuesday announce withdrawal of 34,000 troops, about half the US troops in Afghanistan. These
Tags:
British PM offers ‘safe passage’ to Syrian despot
It is a positive development and can be considered a way forward for ending violence in Syria. During his ongoing visit to the gulf states of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, British Prime Minister David Cameron said he would support
Tags:
How can the US help Syrian rebels oust Bashar al-Assad?
It requires strong will and commitment to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The United States, along with its allies, can launch a decisive movement against the dictator and oust him just in weeks – without having boots on the ground
Tags:
Two NATO troops killed in Afghan insider attack
It is unfortunate and should be condemned. In a latest insider attack, a man wearing Afghan police uniform has killed two NATO troops in Southern Afghanistan. The tragic attack is confirmed by International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). The
Tags:
As many as 2,135 US soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan so far
In the last couple of months, inside attacks and attacks from terrorists on the US-led coalition forces have increased. According to the NATO forces in Afghanistan, there have been more than 24 attacks on foreign troops based in the
Tags:
Russia withdraws support from Syrian regime
It appears as if Russia has decided a major policy shift on Syria. The longstanding ally of Syria has decided to withdraw support from President Bashar al-Assad, as the 18-month long uprising still continues in the volatile country. Amid
Tags:
US Senate approves new ambassador to Afghanistan
The United States Senate has approved career diplomat James Cunningham as ambassador to Afghanistan. Afghanistan is a volatile country and faced with militancy and terrorism. The new ambassador is going to replace Ryan Crocker, who has stepped
Tags:
Uprising in Syria turns into jihad against devil regime
The 17-month old uprising against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad continues with no solution in sight. It is unfortunate that the dictator is still holding the office despite protests by millions of people against his brutal rule. Some
Tags:
