US commander signals peace talks with Taliban
BBC January 25, 2010 Nato’s top commander in Afghanistan has said increased troop levels could bring a negotiated peace with the Taliban. more
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Nato forces in Afghanistan to launch Helmand operation
BBC January 25, 2010 UK and other Nato troops are to launch the biggest operation yet in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan, the BBC has learned. more
EU to send police force to Haiti
BBC January 25, 2010 The EU has agreed to send a force of up to 350 police to Haiti, where law and order is precarious following the devastating earthquake. more
European Union Sees Threats to the Euro
Spiegel January 25, 2010 Late last year, it became fashionable to predict the dollar’s demise. This year, however, shaky state finances within the European common currency zone have many worried about the future of the euro. Even the EU thinks the monetary union could be in danger. more
Who will lead the U.N. in Afghanistan?
Foreign Policy January 22, 2010 The United Nations’ pick to lead the U.N. mission in Afghanistan has turned down the job, citing unspecified personal reasons, according to a senior U.N. official. more