US report faults Pakistan over Afghan war Despite an easing of tensions with the United States, Pakistan is persistently undermining security in Afghanistan by permitting safe havens for insurgents.
At least 20 FARC rebels killed in Colombia: army At least 20 leftist rebels were killed in Colombia after the military launched bombing strikes against their camp in Narino province, near the border with Ecuador.
03 December 2012 17:52
WikiLeaks suspect tells court of his despair in 'cage' WikiLeaks suspect Bradley Manning, testifying for the first time, said Thursday he struggled to persuade the military to lift a strict "suicide watch" during his detention but admitted he had contemplated taking his life at one point.
01 December 2012 11:32
Largest 'dirty war' trial opens in Argentina A trial involving almost 800 cases of human rights abuses during Argentina's 1976-1983 military junta got under way Wednesday, chronicling the use of torture and murder during the dictatorship.
30 November 2012 15:18
New page in Syria war as rebel missiles hit aircraft In less than 24 hours, rebels used surface-to-air missiles to strike down two aircraft in northern Syria, marking a turning point in their war with forces of President Bashar al-Assad.
30 November 2012 10:22
Australia's apology for military abuse rapped as rushed Australia's apology to sex abuse victims in the military was criticised Tuesday as too rushed to allow the victims to witness it, even as it was welcomed as a necessary step.
28 November 2012 15:17
S. Korea sacks Jill Kelley over Petraeus scandal South Korea said Tuesday it was dismissing Jill Kelley, the Florida socialite at the heart of the scandal that brought down CIA chief David Petraeus, from her post as an "honorary consul".
28 November 2012 10:41
China conducts first landing on aircraft carrier China has conducted the first landing of a fighter jet on its new aircraft carrier in a move that extends Beijing's ability to project its growing military might in territorial disputes.
Australia apologises for sex abuse in military The Australian government on Monday made a parliamentary apology to victims of abuse in the military and set up a compensation fund after hundreds of claims of rape and sexual assault.
Stung by shock Israel hit, Hamas response may be limited Israel's surprise hit on Hamas's top military commander in Gaza may have enraged the enclave's Islamist rulers, but analysts said it was unlikely the movement would respond in a way which would lead to all-out war.
16 November 2012 17:36
Petraeus sex scandal amuses Taliban The sex scandal that has brought down CIA chief David Petraeus may be causing heartache in the Washington security establishment but the affair has prompted laughter among the Taliban.
