Showing results for: Afghanistan (page 221)
The weak, helpless, impotent presidency
Glenn Greenwald
The latest excuse from Obama defenders defies basic political reality
War for resources: From slander to clarion call
David Sirota
Suddenly, the Pentagon wants us to know about all the resources the U.S. can acquire by invading countries
In the hot tub time machine with Alan Greenspan
Andrew Leonard
The "Maestro" tells Americans we can't afford our future. Ten years ago, he sang a different tune
The strange and consequential case of Bradley Manning, Adrian Lamo and WikiLeaks
Glenn Greenwald
What really happened that led to the detention of a 22-year-old Army private as the WikiLeaks whistle-blower?
Afghan mineral wealth estimated at $3 trillion
Deb Riechmann, Amir Shah
Potential windfall for the war-torn country still depends on mining resources and security
As tar balls hit Gulf beaches, taxpayers foot the bill
Nick Turse
Obama talks tough about cracking down on BP, but the government subsidizes the company via military contracts
General explains drawdown plan for Afghanistan
Associated Press
Petraeus reassures lawmakers that the U.S. exit will be orderly, not a rush
Alleged American bin Laden hunter caught in Pakistan
Chris Brummitt, Munir Khan
The sword-wielding Gary Faulkner was also loaded down with Christian literature and hashish
Dr. Paul: Not board-certified, but self-certified
Joe Conason
Asked by a Louisville reporter when he would explain his dubious certification, Rand Paul said: "Uh ... never"
Afghanistan’s mineral candy store
Andrew Leonard
The U.S. suddenly discovers a vast trove of resource riches -- which everyone already knew was there
U.S. finds $1 trillion in mineral riches in Afghanistan
Rahim Faiez
Untapped deposits could fundamentally alter the Afghan economy and even the Afghan war, American officials say
John McCain on the Evil, Barbaric Iranians
Glenn Greenwald
Writing in the New Republic, the Arizona Senator provides a classic case of nationalistic blindness
Iran released an Afghan insurgent leader because of the “Axis of Evil” speech
Alex Pareene
In response to being labeled "evil" by President Bush, Iran released a vicious Afghan insurgent leader
Afghan officials: Insurgency growing in southwest
Heidi Vogt
Many fear U.S.-led offensives are pushing Taliban into new areas after a wave of violence in the Nimroz province
Anti-mosque paranoia spreads in New York
Alex Pareene
Staten Island residents accuse American Muslims of supporting terrorists, boo a veteran for calling for respect
37 killed, 500 hurt in new wave of Kyrgyz unrest
Peter Leonard, Leila Saralayeva
Worst violence since April in Kyrgyzstan
Army admits bodies misidentified at Arlington Cemetery
Salon Staff, wire reports
Two civilian leaders forced out following yearlong Salon investigation
Turkey, Arab nations look to form free-trade zone
Selcan Hacaoglu
Istanbul says trade negotiations with Syria, Jordan and Lebanon are not an affront to the European Union
NATO goods for Afghanistan attacked in Pakistan
Bahauddin Khan
At least two people are killed, seven wounded
10 NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Rohan Sullivan
Seven of the dead are Americans in the deadliest day for international forces this year
Right wing wins Helen Thomas’ scalp
Alex Pareene
The longtime White House press fixture retires following controversial remarks on Israel
Obama’s Cairo speech, a year later
Yassin Musharbash
An interview with an adviser who helped write the address, on what's gone right and wrong since
The “peace jirga” and Afghan women
Miranda Simon
What would a truce with the Taliban mean for the liberation of the country's women?
Doubling down in Afghanistan
William Astore
Why the U.S. government stubbornly refuses to fold a losing hand
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