AFGHANISTAN

Seventy years ago, the Kachin were America's friends in the fight against the Japanese. Now, they are losing the war against their own government.

The U.N. says the frequency of bribes in Afghanistan is down, but prices have gone up, particularly for teachers.

These newly elected members of Congress have received more than half of the media coverage of their entire class.

Brennan’s nomination process may not prove to be smooth sailing, due to his possible connection to controversial interrogation practices.

The Knights keep diplomatic relations with more than 100 nations; even have their own constitution.

The White House announced on Tuesday that Obama will make his first trip as U.S. President to Israel.

Trilateral talks hosted by British Prime Minister David Cameron between leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan to discuss peace-building in the region began Monday in Cameron’s north London residence.

The full text of Hillary Clinton's last speech as U.S. Secretary of State, delivery on January 31st, 2013.

The body of a missing fighter pilot was recovered Thursday in the Adriatic Sea four days after Capt. Lucas Gruenther was reported missing.

The nonprofit organization recently shipped more than 20,000 troops stationed in Afghanistan for them to eat while watching the Super Bowl Feb. 3.

A woman who lamented the loss of her three children to guns now has lost her fourth, and final son, to the same plague.

The Pentagon has decided women are now officially allowed to serve combat roles in the U.S. military. But they've already spent years in the line of fire.

If you missed it, read the full text of Kerry's testimony during his confirmation hearing for Secretary of State.

U.S. policies on drones in Pakistan are setting the U.S. up for long-term failure, said two experts at the Council on Foreign Relations

A Taliban spokesman accused Prince Harry of having "mental problems" after he compared war to playing Xbox.

While discussing his recent deployment, Prince Harry made it known that he has killed Taliban insurgents as part of his active duty. The remarks from Prince Harry were made to reporters as he prepared to depart Afghanistan to head back to Britain.

France has been unclear about its timeline for the intervention, but it will need a while to accomplish its ambitious goals.

In an effort to alleviate the physical and mental strain on troops, the U.S. Marine Corps is now including meditation in its training regimen.

Videos showing young British Muslims harassing members of the public for perceived moral infractions are going viral.

Pauline Friedman Phillips, best known for her column, "Dear Abby," has died at the age of 94.

Belmokhtar is one of the best known warlords of the Sahara.