President Karzai announced Tuesday; reconstruction bases must go allowing his government to take over the country’s security responsibilities.

Report: U.S. initiative to arm Afghan villagers carries some risk. And, an injured Marine will receive an adapted home after being severely wounded in Iraq.

Afghanistan – Karzai won’t offer Taliban offer a share in government in turn for peace deal. In Egypt, chaos erupts in Cairo as Mubarak supporters clash with opponents.

An Afghan warlord once close to Osama bin Laden has received the backing of President Karzai for post of speaker of the new parliament. And, on Friday, Pentagon will outline training for DADT repeal.

Alcohol abuse continues to trouble the U.S. Marine Corps despite efforts to promote treatment, a Pentagon report indicates. And, the newest war veterans are becoming homeless at alarming rates.

Blast kills six NATO troops in Afghanistan. Military officials say Taliban small-arms attacks have nearly doubled.

The first court conviction of a Gitmo detainee does little to push Obama closer to closing the prison. Thursday, NATO released the details of the Afghan clash that killed five American soldiers.

Can NATO ‘security bubbles’ last in Afghanistan? And, new START treaty’s Senate prospects fade.

Karzai’s latest comments calling for a “smaller US military footprint” frustrate Patraeus. Monday, 13 arrested during DADT protest outside the White House.

Obama administration lays out plan to end combat mission in Afghanistan by 2014. Taliban leader rejects talks with the Afghan government.