Australia to withdraw troops from Afghanistan earlier: PM

Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Tuesday announced the withdrawal of most Australian troops from Afghanistan by the middle of next year, while rolling out her future plan of Canberra's role in the......

'Baradar's arrest won't affect Taliban insurgency'

In a major success, a top militant commander considered to be a closeaide ofelusive Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Mohhamad Omar was captured from Pakistan's port city of Karachi. Mullah Baradarwas......

Mullah Omar's close aide captured in Karachi

In a major success, a top militant commander who is said to be second in command to elusive Taliban chief Mullah Mohhamad Omar was captured from Pakistan's port city of Karachi. Mullah Abdul Ghani......

Australia to double troops in Afghanistan

Australia is poised to nearly double its military commitment to Afghanistan to about 1000 personnel. A local radio on Thursday said that cabinet's national security committee has approved initial......