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UN chief condemns latest violence in Pakistan, calls for perpetrators to be brought to justice

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

International Security Assistance Force Congratulates Afghan Government on Transition of Security

The International Security Assistance Force congratulates the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on the announcement of the fourth stage of security transition. This is in line with the Transition process established at the Lisbon...

Syria: UN-Arab League envoy warns of limited options, dangers of fragmentation

“I am unable to see another solution out of two possibilities: either a political solution that is accepted by the Syrian people which meets its aspirations and legitimate rights, or Syria to be transformed into hell.”

Gas Guzzlers Disappearing From U.S. Army’s Shrinking Fleet

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About 70 percent of fossil fuel is wasted — blown out the exhaust — in gas-guzzling vehicles. The U.S. Army is purchasing more energy-...