Afghanistan
A U.S. soldier watches members of the Afghan Public Protection Force arrive at the transition ceremony on the outskirts of the Afghan capital Kabul on March 15. The APPF replaces all private security contractors in the country.
Afghan Public Protection Force Replaces Contractors
()Nearly two years ago, President Hamid Karzai called for armed private security contractors in his country to be replaced by a state-run force. The Afghan Public Protection Force took over last month, and its off to a rocky start.
The Two-Way
Updated: French President Sticks By Quicker Troop Withdrawal Schedule()
May 18, 2012 New French President Francois Hollande said he wants his nation's 3,300 troops home from Afghanistan by year's end. He also said France would support effort in a "different way."
An Afghan Shoots, A Marine Dies, Mistrust Grows ()
May 17, 2012 It's not clear what motivated an Afghan sergeant to fatally shoot a U.S. Marine sergeant earlier this month. But American troops are increasingly wary of their Afghan partners after repeated shootings.
Obama Looks For Help In Paying For Afghan Army()
May 17, 2012 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.





