Gates sees progress in tour of Afghan war zone 3 Sep 2010 at 6:22am
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday he saw and heard evidence that the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy is taking hold in critical Kandahar province.
Democrats spend early to knock out GOP challengers 3 Sep 2010 at 4:29am
Republican Jesse Kelly was still basking in the glow of his victory in an Arizona congressional primary when the Democratic congresswoman he?s trying to unseat released a scathing TV ad branding him ?a risk? who would gamble away people?s retirement savings.
Hopeful sign: More talks for Israel, Palestinians 2 Sep 2010 at 5:37pm
In an early sign of promise, Israeli and Palestinian leaders pledged Thursday in a cordial first round of talks to keep meeting at regular intervals, aiming to nail down a framework for overcoming deep disputes and achieving lasting peace within a year.