South Korea Vows Retaliation If Pyongyang Makes Good On Military Threat
by Scott Neuman
Seoul says it will strike back if North Korea makes good on a threat to attack U.S. and South Korean forces.
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Dennis Rodman's Take On The North Korean Regime
by Scott Neuman
The former basketball star says despite an atrocious human rights record and threats to destroy the U.S., Kim Jong Un is humble, peaceful and loved by his people.
Airstrike In Afghanistan Renews Concerns Over Civilian Casualties
An airstrike in Afghanistan's Kunar province that reportedly killed 10 civilians and four Taliban militants has reignited one of the most toxic political issues in Afghanistan: civilian casualties as a result of U.S. or ISAF strikes. But early investigations suggest that the reality on the ground in Kunar is more complex than initially reported.
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President Pledges Transparency On Drone Strikes
by Scott Neuman
In the State of the Union, Obama defends the legality of drone strikes and promises more openness with Congress.
With Nuclear Test, N. Korean Leader Follows In The Family Footsteps
by Scott Neuman
A year ago, there was speculation that Kim Jong Un might be different from his father and grandfather. North Korea's nuclear muscle-flexing has all but silenced that discussion.
Mali Crisis Likely To Dominate Summit Of African Leaders
by Krishnadev Calamur
The French-led intervention against Islamist rebels is gaining strength. African military chiefs say a minimum of 5,000 regional troops are needed to join the intervention against the rebels.
U.S. Provided 'Technical Assistance' In Botched French Raid, Obama Says
by Krishnadev Calamur
A French soldier and 17 Islamist rebels were killed in the raid to rescue a French hostage in Somalia, who is also believed to have died. The president's acknowledgment of the U.S. role in the raid came the same day as France said the U.S. provided "communications and transport" support for the ongoing French military action against Islamist rebels in Mali.
GOP Senators Warn Of Tough Road For Hagel Nomination
by Krishnadev Calamur
President Obama will on Monday name former GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel to be his next defense secretary, an administration official confirmed to NPR. Hagel's past comments on Iran, Israel and gays have come under scrutiny.
China Kicks Out 'New York Times' Reporter
Louisa Lim and Greg Myre
Reporter Chris Buckley is forced to leave China when his journalist visa is not extended. The case is seen as a sign of an increasingly hard-line stance toward the foreign media.
Sources: Syrian Rebels Training On Anti-Aircraft Weapons In Jordan
Kelly McEvers and Rima Marrouch
The Syrian rebels have long been pleading for more powerful weapons in their fight against the Syrian regime. Now, sources say they are being trained to shoot down Syrian military aircraft.
North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket
by Steve Mullis
The launch, which defies warnings from both the U.N. and the U.S., comes just days before the presidential election in South Korea. There was no immediate word if Wednesday's launch was successful. A previous attempt in April failed.
Joint U.S.-Afghan Base Attacked By Taliban In Eastern Afghanistan
by Steve Mullis
The Associated Press and the BBC are reporting that a joint U.S.-Afghan base in eastern Afghanistan was attacked at that fighting is taking place.
Petraeus Will Testify For Lawmakers; Broadwell Loses Her Security Clearance
The former CIA director will speak to Congress about events in the Benghazi attack, while Paula Broadwell, the military reserve intelligence official, loses her security clearance after classified information turns up in her possession.
Navy SEALs Disciplined For Role In Videogame
by Krishnadev Calamur
The seven SEALs are charged with releasing classified information while working as consultants on Medal of Honor: Warfighter. One of them was involved in the raid that killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden. All have received letters of reprimand and the loss of pay for two months.
Bradley Manning Offers To Plead Guilty To Lesser Charges
by Krishnadev Calamur
It's the first indication that the Army private will acknowledge that he leaked classified information to the whistle-blowing website Wikieaks. The government could still try him on the 22 counts with which he is charged, including aiding the enemy. He faces life in prison.
A Flurry Of Contradicting 'Facts' Convolutes Reality In Afghanistan
Reporting from Afghanistan is challenging in more than just a security sense. While NATO sources tend to give out minimal information, local officials often give inaccurate initial accounts. Death counts and dates don't add up, as reporters try to get their stories straight.
Marine General Expected To Be Next Commander In Afghanistan
by Tom Bowman
Gen. Joseph Dunford will be nominated to succeed Gen. John Allen as the top commander in Afghanistan, according to a defense official familiar with the decision. Allen is to become head of the U.S. European Command.
Army Brigadier General Faces Sexual Misconduct Charges
Months after his sudden removal from his post in Afghanistan, Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair has been charged with multiple violations of the military's Uniform Code, ranging from wrongful sexual conduct to several rules violations.
As Last Surge Troops Leave, Some Afghans Take Up Arms Against Taliban
by Mark Memmott
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan is comparing an uprising against Taliban rule in Andar, Afghanistan, to the "Anbar Awakening" in Iraq that helped turn the tide against al-Qaida in that nation.
Undead To Help Liven Up Counterterrorism Summit
by Mark Memmott
When it comes to having fun with such serious subjects as plagues, terrorist attacks and natural disasters, zombies seem to be the go-to creatures.
