Most American women today don’t realize how lucky they are to live in a society where we get to pick our “Prince Charming,” the loving man that will sweep us off our feet and live with us together in perfect harmony. For some who are not as lucky, their Prince Charming has to be the [...]

The Taliban attacked Afghanistan forces in Kabul and New Delhi, Sunday. Death tolls included eleven police, five civilians, and 19 insurgents, reported the New York Times. The attack succeeded for seven hours, until the afternoon when the Afghan Security Forces surrounded and contained the threat. Spokesman for the Afghanistan Directorate of National Security, Lutfullah Mashal [...]

It’s been over 10 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan, making the occupation the longest war in United States history. During his 2008 presidential campaign, President Barack Obama vowed to escalate troops in Afghanistan after withdrawing from Iraq. With yet another “Mission Accomplished” banner waving thunderously in the air, we pulled combat troops out [...]

An incident occurred in Afghanistan at Camp Bastion which a military source is calling an attempted attack on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta just before he arrived, according to Fox News. While it isn’t known if the Afghan who allegedly did it knew Panetta would be there, the military is saying it was no accident. The [...]

One demonstrator was killed and several U.S. service members and Afghan police were injured Sunday in Afghanistan as demonstrations over the burning of Qurans at a U.S. military base turned violent, CNN reported. U.S. officials and President Barack Obama apologized for the burning, calling it inadvertent. A U.S. military official told CNN that the materials [...]

For the first time in the war in Afghanistan, more private contractors are dying than soldiers. According to The New York Times, many private personnel are used as bodyguards for generals and diplomats. They also work as cooks and convoy drivers. Their employers are not obligated to report their deaths, and in many cases only [...]

Living in a Third World country with no family and over 100-degree weather can make someone really lose their mind, but does this pardon inappropriate behavior? There has been recent controversy over the 39-second clip circulating the Internet of four U.S. Marines standing over dead Afghan bodies, which appear to be Taliban fighters, as they [...]

“The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Leaders have used this basic strategy to maintain vast empires since the beginning of human civilization. At the outbreak of the global War on Terror, the United States made an attempt to elicit the support of Pakistan against Islamic extremists and the terrorist networks which threaten the [...]