Afghanistan

Shi'a Muslims gather at the Imam Abbas shrine in Karbala, Iraq, to mark Ashura.

Suspected Illegal Immigrants detained in Komotini stage revolt in which 16 people wounded.

Smartphone apps are now being developed and deployed for use in the field by front-line US and UK defence forces.

Government claims to have 'secret information' on ban, imposed following torture of Serdar Mohammed at Afghan hands.

Human Rights Watch report Losing Humanity calls for ban of autonomous military weapons systems.

Defense Department investigating whether 'inappropriate communications' took place between Florida socialite and US general.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II, from Treyarch, is an incredible reinvention of the world's most popular game franchise that you absolutely have to play

Paula Broadwell's revelations about Benghazi fuel suspicions of breach of secrecy, while Jill Kelley denies being part of love triangle.

Pentagon probing John Allen's emails to Jill Kelley, a friend of ex-CIA director David Petraeus.

Queen Elizabeth and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, among dignitaries at London's annual service of remembrance.

FBI started probe on David Petraeus after agency tracked cyber complaint of threatening emails to Paula Broadwell, his biographer.

Affair, brought to light by FBI, 'unacceptable' for a husband of 37 years and leader of the CIA.

Retailer Marks & Spencer is selling an enamel poppy broach - M&S's fastest-selling jewellery item of all time - for £15 but only £4.50 goes to charity.

Young royal given the moniker by US Marines in Afghanistan in the wake of his Sin City naked picture scandal.

John Boehner says Republican-controlled House will work with Obama to rebuild US economy - but wants President to adopt 'balanced approach'.

Police arrest Mohamed Abdulkadir Osman, Tukki Abbas Shah and Umar Anwar and claim their actions were 'suspicious' - but no-one has yet been charged.

Studies shows part of brain that regulates fear and anxiety could play a key role in understand why some troops develop PTSD.

Decorated veteran could face death sentence over massacre which left 16 dead including nine children

In a country that has been savaged by war for more than a decade, thousands of Afghans that descended upon the capital of Kabul were finally handed a reason to celebrate as Hamid Rahimi won the first ever professional boxing bout in Afghanistan.

Latest British army deaths by 'friendly forces' in same area where David Connor and army Channing Day were killed, last week.

President Karzai urges Taliban to 'stop killing other Afghans' as dozens die in suicide attack on mosque.

US State Department rebuts General Nikolai Makarov allegations and says missiles Russian-made.

Former Republican Secretary of State says he will vote for President Obama as Romney’s foreign policy is a 'moving target.'

Reports suggesting two UK servicemen may have been victims of ‘green on blue’ attack.

Russia says rebels have US stingers while HRW accuses Assad of using Soviet-made cluster bombs

Party Prince told Carrie Reichert “that was great” after they shared intimate moment, then she was arrested.

Mah Gul, 20, beheaded in Herat after repeatedly refusing mother-in-law's requests to sleep with men for money.

Much-loved 1960s children's radio show presenter fits profile of journalist John Simpson's alleged sex abuser at corporation.

Republican says Obama has not done enough to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions but Biden says sanctions working.

Alleged killing of Afghan insurgent in Helmand province said to have violated army’s rules of engagement.