A leaderless nation learns to adapt MERCA, Somalia -- When Abdirahman Farah, who is blind, returned to his native Somalia two years ago, his friends in Britain worried about him because of the country's lawlessness.
Afghanistan-Pakistan rift over terrorist data worsens KABUL, Afghanistan -- A dispute between Afghanistan and Pakistan over intelligence in the war on terror worsened yesterday, with Kabul saying it has provided ''very strong and accurate" information on Taliban and Al Qaeda fugitives, which Islamabad has dismissed as outdated.
Blasts in India raise concerns on sectarian violence NEW DELHI -- Bombs exploded in a crowded Hindu temple and a railway station in the holy city of Varanasi yesterday evening, killing at least 15 people and raising fears of retaliatory violence against India's minority Muslim population. Authorities appealed for calm, and police in major cities were placed on high alert.
Cheney warns Iran of 'consequences' WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration drew a hard line on Iran yesterday, warning of ''meaningful consequences" if the Islamic government does not back away from an international confrontation over its disputed nuclear program.
Court says IRA figure can be tried in kidnap DUBLIN -- Brendan ''Bik" McFarlane, a legendary Irish Republican Army figure who oversaw the biggest prison breakout in British history, should stand trial for kidnapping, the Irish Supreme Court ruled yesterday.
Israel threatens to target Hamas leaders if attacks resume JERUSALEM -- Israel's defense minister warned yesterday that the incoming Hamas prime minister would be assassinated if the Islamic militant group resumes attacks, but the acting Israeli prime minister also pledged a drastic cut in spending on Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Japanese defend a male monarchy TOKYO -- Thousands of people gathered under a huge rising sun flag at a Tokyo stadium yesterday to protest a proposal to allow women and their children to accede to Japan's ancient Chrysanthemum throne.
Rumsfeld says Iran sends forces into Iraq WASHINGTON -- Raising a new complaint about Iran, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld yesterday accused Tehran of dispatching elements of its Revolutionary Guard to stir trouble inside Iraq.
Three explosions rock capital, leaving 4 hurt ADDIS ABABA -- Three explosions shook the capital, Addis Ababa, yesterday, injuring at least four people in what police called an attempt by unknown culprits to ''disrupt the peace and tranquility of the nation." A bomb in a flower planter extensively damaged a restaurant and injured four pedestrians. A bomb in a trash bin damaged a bookstore and auto parts ...
US envoy, top Shi'ite meet amid fight over Iraqi leadership BAGHDAD -- The US ambassador held talks with a top Shi'ite leader yesterday as the Shi'ite majority balked at a first parliamentary session and the prime minister declared that he would not allow Sunni and Kurd opponents to ''blackmail" him into stepping aside.
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CNN.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Strong words at U.N. after vetoes U.N. Security Council members used strong language after Russia and China vetoed a resolution condemning Syria for human rights violations and attacks against its citizens.
U.S. brigadier general dies in Afghanistan U.S. Brig. Gen. Terence Hildner died in Kabul of apparent natural causes, officials said, making him one of the highest ranking officers to die in Afghanistan.
Dozens killed at South Sudan peace meeting At least 37 people were killed during a shootout at a meeting to resolve cattle disputes in South Sudan, officials said Saturday, the latest in a spate of violence in the world's newest nation.
Flooding strands thousands in eastern Australia Heavy rains left thousands stranded in eastern Australia on Saturday as authorities warned of more flooding and urged several communities to flee to higher ground.
More die as Egypt protests escalate Nine people died over two days in clashes between Egyptian police and protesters amid reports of inadequate security at a soccer match that devolved into a riot in which 79 fans were killed, officials said Friday.
Iran's leader warns U.S. on war The supreme leader of Iran issued a blunt warning Friday that war would be detrimental to the United States.
Hackers release private FBI call about hackers The loose organization of hackers known as Anonymous released a recording Friday of a telephone call between the FBI and Scotland Yard that it claims to have recorded surreptitiously.
Four bodies found after ferry sinking Some 246 survivors have been rescued in the aftermath the sinking of a passenger ferry off the east coast of Papua New Guinea, authorities said Friday.
U.S. accuses Sudan of bombing civillians The United States accused Sudan of targeting civilians in recent airstrikes, including one that destroyed a Bible school in South Kordofan, an oil-rich Sudanese province that borders the newly-created independent country of South Sudan.
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U.S. Plans a Shift to Elite Forces in Afghanistan
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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/world/asia/us-plans-a-shift-to-elite-forces-in-afghanistan.htmlAmerican troops on a mission in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, last fall. Under a new plan, elite units will soon play a bigger role.Tyler Hicks/The New York TimesIn ending its combat role in Afghanistan a year earlier than expected, the United States will rely more on special forces that hunt insurgent leaders and train local troops, officials say. U.S. Plans a Shift to Elite Forces in Afghanistan In ending its combat role in Afghanistan a year earlier than expected, the United States will rely more on special forces that hunt insurgent leaders and train local troops, officials say.
Russia and China Block U.N. Action on Syrian Crisis A United Nations Security Council effort to end the violence in Syria collapsed in acrimony hours after the Syrian military attacked the ravaged city of Homs.
In Egypt, More Deaths Reported as Clashes Continue On Saturday, a standoff between police and protesters ended with stone throwing and tear gassing.
Protesters Throng Frozen Moscow in Anti-Putin March A third huge rally was undeterred by the arctic cold or by the near certainty that Vladimir V. Putin will win a six-year term as Russia’s president next month.
Panetta and Clinton Reassure Europe on Defense Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to reassure Europe on Saturday that the United States was not abandoning its partners across the Atlantic.
Greek Talks at a Delicate Point, Official Says The Greek finance minister said that debt talks on a second rescue deal were “on a razor’s edge,” with major issues unresolved ahead of a crucial deadline on Sunday.
Historic Status Offers No Protection in Beijing The demolition of a historic house in the imperial city, once home to famous architects who championed historic preservation, is a cruel blow to conservationists.
A.N.C. Upholds Suspension of Youth Leader Malema A party appeals panel upheld the five-year suspension of the firebrand youth leader Julius Malema from the African National Congress Youth League.
China Fires Officials for Not Reporting Toxic Spill The spill, which affected 200 miles of the Longjiang River in southern China, was caused by two companies that accidentally released tons of cadmium.
In Myanmar, Karen Rebels Deny Signing a Cease-Fire The defiant stance of the rebels’ leadership appears to be a significant setback for the government’s efforts to end ethnic and civil conflicts that have divided the country for decades.
