Afghanistan and Pakistan
Obama weighs four options in Afghanistan: White House
FORT HOOD, Texas (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's deliberations over war strategy in Afghanistan have narrowed to four options but a decision is still weeks away, the White House said on Tuesday. Full Article
Pakistani Taliban vow tough guerrilla war
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani Taliban militants vowed to fight a tough, protracted guerrilla war against the army on Tuesday as a suicide car-bomber killed up to 20 people in a northwestern town, police said. Full Article | Video
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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
