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NATO Driver Killed, Tankers Torched in Afghanistan

For the second time in a week a NATO convoy in Afghanistan has been ambushed after Pakistan closed its borders to the West.

Shiite Shrine Bombings Kill 58, Wound 150 in Kabul

Twin bombings targeting Shiite worshipers in Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif have resulted in mass casualties.

NATO Opening Gulf Center in Kuwait

NATO is reportedly advancing plans to improve bilateral defense pacts with the GCC amid heightened tensions with Iran.

US Topographer: Israel is Greece and Cyprus' Line of Defense

NYC topotgrapher and recent ZOA awardee Langfan says "Israel is now the heart and soul of NATO’s southeastern flank.”.

Russia Saber-Rattling at US NATO European Nuclear Shield

Russia says it will aim its missiles at the US European nuclear shields deployed in Europe unless Washington addresses its concerns.

IAF Pilots Drill Over Italy

An IAF delegation has returned from Sardinia where it conducted joint exercises with the Italian Air Force.

Libya Has New Prime Minister as NATO Mission Ends

Libya’s interim leadership chooses a new prime minister, while NATO officially ends its seven-month mission in Libya.

Green Berets Honored First at 9/11 Monument

The first statue at Ground Zero honors the Green Berets who responded to the call for a War on Terror after the 9/11 attack on America.

McCain: NATO May Have to Strike Syria

Sen. John McCain says NATO might have to move from Libya to Israel’s back yard in Syria now that Qaddafi is gone.

Russia Now Astride Kosovo

New Russian Presence Complicates Kosovo Impasse on Border

A new ingredient has been introduced by Serbia into the standoff on the border with Kosovo in the form of a Russian base.

Israeli, Turkish Jets Meeting in Air Show

IAF jets to take part in NATO DAYS air show in Czech Republic, for first time in the show's 11 year history.

Israel Denies Turkish Report It Blocked Mission at NATO

Israeli officials say the country may still open an office in the NATO headquarters in Brussels, denying Turkey's claim it blocked the move.

Taliban Touts Kabul Siege as Sign of Strength, Reach

Taliban leaders hailed the 20-hour siege that ended with at least fourteen dead in Kabul this week as a sign of their strength and reach.

Kabul Siege Ends With 14 Dead

A 19 hour standoff between NATO-backed Afghan security and Taliban insurgents in the capital of Kabul has come to an end with 14 killed.

Turkey Manages to Anger Both Israel and Iran

Erdogan has achieved an unusual feat – angering both Israel and Iran, which warned it will ”respond” to a NATO radar system in Turkey.

Rebels, Western Leaders Meet to Map Libya's Future

Libyans rebels met with Western leaders to map their nation's future as strongman Muammar Qaddafi remains at large.

Kidnapped Italian Journalists Freed in Libya

Four kidnapped Italian journalists have been freed after a raid on a house in Tripoli in which they were held hostage.

Chaos in Tripoli; 'This is a NATO War'

NATO bombs Qaddafi’s compound all night, helps rebels reach Tripoli to fight; international journalists say rebels are targeting them.

Libya's Climactic Moment Comes

Analysis: The Inevitable in Libya Came Sooner than Expected

The end of the Qadaffi regime came sooner than expected but the Western intervention is what made it inevitable. Here is why.

Assad Threatens ‘Surprises’ if Foreign Forces Attack

Mubarak and Qaddafi have fallen, yet Assad not only holds onto power but warns he has “surprises” in store if foreign forces intervene.

Qaddafi’s Troops Fight Back in Key City

As rebels continue to advance on Zawiya, Qaddafi's troops fight back, signaling a move toward the capital won't be easy.

Libya: Explosions Near Qaddafi Compound as Rebels Close In

At least seven loud blasts heard near Qaddafi's compound in the capital Tripoli. Meanwhile, rebels continue to close in on the capital.

Afghan Cleaner Shot Dead in NATO Headquarters

An Afghan cleaner has been shot dead inside the headquarters of NATO-led forces in Kabul. Reasons and perpetrator unknown.

Captured General: 'NATO Underestimated Qaddafi Support'

A captured general loyal to eccentric Libyan strongman Muamar Qaddafi says NATO has underestimated the dictator's support.

5 NATO Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

Five soldiers killed in roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan. Identities of the casualties not disclosed.

Qadaffi Govt Accuses NATO of Massacre

Libyan authorities accused NATO of a "massacre" of 85 villagers in airstrikes supporting rebel moves in western Libya.

Libya: Khamis Qaddafi Alive

A spokesman for the government of Muammar Qaddafi denied earlier reports the dictators son, Khamis, was slain in a NATO airstrike.

Rebels: Khamis Qaddafi Slain in NATO Airstrike

Rebels say Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi's son Khamis was slain in a NATO airstrike in embattled Zliten.

NATO Hands Anti-Taliban Province to Afghans

NATO has handed the fiercely anti-Taliban province of Panjshir over to Afghan control despite broad criticism the move is political.

80 Terrorists Killed in Day-Long Afghan Gun Battle

Some 80 terrorists were killed in a day-long gun battle with Afghan and NATO forces late last week.

Qadaffi Forces Route Rebels at Qawalish

Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi proved he wouldn't go silently into the night with a raid that sent rebel plans to advance into disarray.

France Reaches Out to Qadaffi

France has split with NATO policy and is calling for negotiations with Qadaffi.

This Time The Threat May Be For Real

In his valedictory address in Europe retiring Defense Secretary Gates calls imbalance in NATO untenable.

Karzai May Have Shot Himself in the Foot

Hamid Karzai's condemnation of NATO airstrikes could help withdrawal proponents.

UN Trying to Broker Libya Ceasefire

UN sends envoy to Libya; NATO continues air strikes; ICC sets sights on Qaddafi for "crimes against humanity;" Qaddafi: "You cannot kill me!"

NATO Kills Qaddafi’s Son, Three Grandsons

NATO forces, in what may have been attempt to kill Muammar Qaddafi, killed one of his sons and three grandsons. NATO denies they were targeted.

Insurgent's Reverses Expose Strategy Contradictions in Libya

Obama has tried to have a broad coalition, the UN's blessing and Qadhaffi's ouster at the same time. He may have to part with one or more wish.

Turkey Backtracks to Spite Sarkozy

Turkey bitterly opposed the intervention in Libya, but may have to modify its policy or allow France to get the credit.

Iran's Arming of Afghan Insurgents Hits Lethal Level

Although Iran's aid to anti-American Muslim insurgents was known, accusations now have been made on a senior level due to an escalation to rockets.

NATO Mulls Military Move in Libya

US President Barack Obama said Monday that NATO is considering military action in Libya. Both sides to the civil war trade charges of intervention.

The Fairy Tale Stops in Tripoli

The seemingly inexorable march to democracy has stalled in Libya and the Western powers are between a rock and a hard place.

Missile Defense A Continuous Sticking Point with Russia

Russia still feels threatened despite American assurance that a missile defense system is directed at Iran and North Korea.

Ashkenazi to NATO: Stop the Spread of Non-Conventional Weapons

IDF Chief of Staff addresses NATO Conference for the last time. Speaks of the need to fight the non-conventional weapons now on the battlefield.

World Terror on Agenda as Ashkenazi Attenda NATO Conference

The IDF’s Chief of Staff will address Israel’s security challenges and world terror at NATO Conference in Brussels.

France, Russia Ink Landmark Arms Deal

Despite Western criticism of Russian justice, and misgivings by Eastern European NATO countries, France and Russia signed on a major arms package

UN: More Deaths Because of Taliban

Data released by the United Nations shows an increase in civilian deaths by terrorist forces in Afghanistan during the first 6 months of 2010.

Abbas Freezes Mitchell’s Bid with New Condition: Int’l Troops

Abbas not only rejected Obama’s appeal for direct talks with Israel, he also added a new condition: an international force in Judea and Samaria.

IDF Chief to NATO: Join us in Fighting Terror on High Seas

IDF Chief of Staff calls on NATO to fight terror on the seas. Israeli navy chief reveals far reaching operations to stop terrorist arms smuggling.