Afghanistan and Pakistan
Afghan government would fall if NATO withdraws: UK minister
LONDON (Reuters) - The Afghan government would quickly be overthrown if NATO troops pulled out of the country now, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Friday. Full Article
No Obama decision on Afghan until after Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's announcement of a new strategy on Afghanistan will not take place until after the Thanksgiving holiday next week, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Friday. Full Article
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Karzai's options
Some scenarios on how the re-elected Afghan leader could approach his next five-year term. Full Article
Risks in Pakistan
A summary of key risks to watch as Pakistan's military launches an offensive in the key militant stronghold of South Waziristan. Full Article
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Reform needed
Karzai can expect increased pressure to reform what is seen by many in the West as a corrupt administration. Full Article
Balancing act
Officials and diplomats say the U.S. will both pressure Karzai to govern better and work around him. Full Article
Fighting the Taliban
On the frontlines with the Pakistan army as they battle Taliban militants. Slideshow
The Afghan-Pakistan border
Scenes from the principal fault line in the troubled region. Slideshow
