AFGHANISTAN

The president signed a secret order to expand U.S. forces' role in the war-torn country, according to a New York Times report.

A group of Canadian Forces vets add to a growing list of Western fighters who have ISIS militants in their crosshairs.

Republic Day marks the enactment of India's constitution on Jan. 26, 1950.

As Modi prepares for his maiden SAARC summit, the future of the three-decade old bloc remains hostage to the India-Pakistan relationship.

Mike Nichols, one of the few members of the prestigious EGOT club (winners of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony), left a legacy of classic work.

Of the nearly 18,000 people killed in terror attacks in 2013, 82 percent of the deaths occurred in only five countries.

The suicide bomber blew up an explosives-packed car, which badly damaged Barakzai's vehicle and injured over 20 people.

The Pakistani army's anti-Taliban offensive has targeted the militant stronghold in North Waziristan.

The bombing was the latest to target members of the U.S.-backed Afghan government, which is fighting a fierce onslaught by the Taliban.

An Al Qaeda branch and the Islamic State group have teamed up against rebels in Syria backed by the U.S. and are wiping them out.

A temporary truce between the two main militant groups in Syria could pose fresh difficulties for the U.S. campaign in the region.

Abdeladim El-K, who was sentenced to nine years in jail, is the highest ranking member of al Qaeda to be tried in a German court.

Iran plans to mass produce the stealth drone in 2015.

Ashraf Ghani's government has plans to fight Afghanistan's massive opium issue, but it wasn't in time to stop a record crop this year.

America's military veterans are struggling with financial management, stable employment and permanent housing.

The Taliban have been fighting since 2001 to oust foreign troops and the U.S.-backed government.

The former president also said he was surprised when he learned Saddam Hussein didn't think the U.S. would invade Iraq.

One person was killed and six wounded when a suicide bomber struck at police headquarters in Kabul on Sunday.

Robert O'Neill says he's the Navy SEAL who killed Osama Bin Laden, and confirms the other shooters include author Matt Bissonnette.

As Afghan forces prepare to take over combat, a top U.S. commander has said the Afghan army's casualty rate is "not sustainable."

Officials have reportedly uncovered plots to kidnap foreigners and make India a place "where violence is continuously happening."