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Somali militants aiming to attack abroad: CIA chief

Al-Qaeda linked militants who control much of Somalia are looking to extend their operations and carry out attacks ...

Obama says sorry to Karzai for civilian deaths

US President Barack Obama on Wednesday expressed his "sorrow" to Afghan President Hamid Karzai over recent civilian ...

NATO jets batter Tripoli, Kadhafi defiant

A wave of NATO air strikes battered Tripoli early Wednesday, piling pressure on embattled Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi ...

Attacks kill five US soldiers, 20 Iraqis

Attacks killed five American soldiers and 20 Iraqis on Monday, the deadliest day for US forces in Iraq in more than ...

US drone strikes kill 18 in Pakistan

US missiles killed 18 militants in Pakistan`s tribal district of South Waziristan on Monday, destroying compounds and ...

US confirms boycott of UN Racism Summit

The United States will not participate in the Durban III UN summit on racism in September this year, which ...

Michelle Obama to visit South Africa, Bostwana

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama will visit South Africa and Botswana later this month on an official visit to promote ...

Senator Mccain Akan Bertemu Suu Kyi

Senator Amerika Serikat (AS), John McCain, diperkirakan akan bertemu dengan pemimpin demokrasi Myanmar dan peraih ...

Iraq transition `vital` for Middle East, US officials say

The transition from a strong US military presence in Iraq to an expanded diplomatic role is "vital" to ensure security ...

Four people killed in bus crash in Virginia

A tour bus filled almost to capacity flipped over and crashed on a busy highway south of the US capital, killing four ...

US welcomes Bahraini push for dialogue

The United States on Tuesday welcomed a call by Bahraini King Hamad for a national dialogue to begin July 1. "We ...

ASEAN advised to encourage peaceful solution to S China Sea disputes

It should be one of ASEAN`s important objectives with regard to the South China Sea to encourage China to agree to ...

Obama picks Dempsey as top U.S. military officer

President Barack Obama on Monday nominated General Martin Dempsey, who commanded troops in the Iraq war, as the top ...

RI students and professionals in US discuss 21th century vision

Nearly 100 Indonesian students and professionals in the United States are by the end of this week getting together in ...

Russia, US sign chopper deal for Afghanistan: report

Russia has signed a contract with the US Army to deliver 21 MI-17 helicopters to Afghanistan, new agencies quoted the ...