NewsRack: newstrust/Afghanistan

U.S. Redefines Afghan Success Before Conference - NYT > World

By HELENE COOPER and THOM SHANKER — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

American officials acknowledge that the bar has been significantly lowered in Afghanistan after 11 years of combat and describe a hoped-for outcome far less ambitious than what was once envisioned.

US lawmakers call Pak 'black hole' - Hindustan Times: World

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

As a team of US officials negotiated the reopening of NATO supply lines in Pakistan, lawmakers in Washington demanded answers to Islamabad's patchy record as an ally against terrorism. ...

Obama requesting help to pay for Afghan army - Boston Globe: Latest

Anne Gearan, AP National Security Writer — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Obama requesting help to pay for Afghan army

US adds Taliban financier, Haqqani Networks operative to terror list - Bill Roggio

Bill Roggio — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Abdul Baqi Bari has funneled money to both al Qaeda and the Taliban, and has accepted funds from Osama bin Laden. Bakht Gul serves as a top aide to Badruddin Haqqani, and has helped "foreign fighters" enter Afghanistan.

Obama Looks For Help In Paying For Afghan Army - NPR News

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

The U.S. and NATO are trying to build an Afghan army to defend the country after 130,000 international troops leave. The alliance's plans for arm's-length support will be a central focus of an upcoming summit in Chicago.

Op-Ed Contributors: NATO: When I’m Sixty-Four - International Herald Tribune: Editorials

By R. NICHOLAS BURNS and DAVID MANNING — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

The NATO alliance still underwrites our security and underpins our prosperity.

REPORT: Elevating Diplomatic Components Of The Afghanistan Transition - Think Progres

Guest Blogger — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

By Colin Cookman The United States, NATO allies, and dozens of partner countries will convene in Chicago this weekend to plan for the transition of greater security responsibility in Afghanistan to the Afghan government, as well as the future of the alliance’s capabilities, partnerships and priorities beyond the Afghan conflict. As my colleagues Caroline Wadhams, [...]

10 killed in attack on governor's office in west Afghanistan - Nation : Last Twenty Four Hours News

NNI — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

10 killed in attack on governor's office in west Afghanistan

Obama requesting help to pay for Afghan army - Hindustan Times: Top Stories

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Obama requesting help to pay for Afghan army

The rise of 'green on blue' deaths - BBC: Front Page

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

How safe are UK soldiers working with Afghan forces?

10 Things to Know for Thursday - Twincities.com: Nation

By The Associated Press — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times EDT): 1.

Attack on Afghan govt compound kills 7 - Hindu: News

AP — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

A group of suicide bombers armed with explosive-laden vests, automatic weapons and rocket propelled grenades stormed a government compound Thursday in western Afghanistan, killing at least seven p...

Attack on Afghan government compound kills 7 - Boston Globe: Latest

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Attack on Afghan government compound kills 7

Summary Box: G-8 leaders coming to Camp David - Boston Globe: Latest

The Associated Press — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Summary Box: G-8 leaders coming to Camp David

Militants attack government compound in western Afghanistan, killing 7 - Star Tribune: World

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Obama will use NATO summit in Chicago to raise money for Afghan army after foreign troops exit - Star Tribune: Nation

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Afghan Justice: A Brief Trial, A Lengthy Sentence - NPR News

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

After decades of war, Afghanistan doesn't have much of a legal system. The Afghan government is struggling to set up a court system and public trials. But it's a slow effort, and the Taliban sometimes offer their own brand of justice.

Obama requesting help to pay for Afghan army - AP National

By ANNE GEARAN — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mapping the way out of an unpopular war, the United States and NATO are trying to build an Afghan army that can defend the country after 130,000 international troops pull out. The alliance's plans for arm's-length support for Afghanistan will be a central focus of the summit President Barack Obama is hosting Sunday and Monday in Chicago....

Afghanistan mulls Islamic bonds, fearing Western cash cutback - Chicago Tribune: Nation

Jack Kimball and Mirwais Harooni — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Afghanistan mulls Islamic bonds, fearing Western cash cutback

Charges of Afghan Army Torture Prevent British Detainee Transfer (Stickler) - Informed Comment

Juan — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Angus Stickler writes at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism: British troops have been banned from transferring suspected Taliban prisoners to the Afghan authorities because of claims of torture by local forces. The move, which follows a ruling by the British High Court, is a blow to Nato countries that want to formalise their detainee transfer [...]

Pentagon confident of Nato supply routes opening - Nation : Last Twenty Four Hours News

Special Correspondent — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Pentagon confident of Nato supply routes opening

Pakistan takes flight from its drone stance - Nation : Last Twenty Four Hours News

Sikander Shaheen — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Pakistan takes flight from its drone stance

Black ‘poison’ sent to embassies in Islamabad - Nation : Last Twenty Four Hours News

AFP — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Black ‘poison’ sent to embassies in Islamabad

Germany pledges cash for Afghanistan - Nation : Last Twenty Four Hours News

AFP — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Germany pledges cash for Afghanistan

White House opposes conditional aid to Pakistan - Nation : Last Twenty Four Hours News

Special Correspondent — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

White House opposes conditional aid to Pakistan