Headlines today include a look at Iran’s enhancement of cyber defense capabilities and the resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister.

FOX Video: Faces of War

Marines patrol the Helmand province trying to weaken Taliban at critical points

Militants attack Afghan peace conference

KABUL, Afghanistan — Taliban suicide attackers launched an assault on a national peace conference as it opened Wednesday in the Afghan capital, sparking gunbattles outside the venue. Two attackers were killed and one captured but no delegates were hurt, an official said.

Japan’s prime minister announces resignation

Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama announced Wednesday he will resign after eight months in power.

US Has Few Options for Pakistan Attack

ISLAMABAD — America’s ability to respond to a successful terrorist attack linked to Pakistan is extremely limited, despite recent talk of severe consequences and even unilateral U.S. military action if one should occur.

Iran — Enhancing Cyber Defense Capabilities

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi recently said technological advances have increased the need for defensive preparations against “cyber war.” He went on: “At present, information and communication technologies are of great importance for different countries and we must prepare and equip ourselves against any form of cyber warfare.”

Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills Top Al Qaeda Operational Commander

WASHINGTON — Al-Qaida announced Monday that its No. 3 official, Mustafa al-Yazid, had been killed along with members of his family — perhaps one of the most severe blows to the terror movement since the U.S. campaign against al-Qaida began. A U.S. official said al-Yazid was believed to have died in a U.S. missile strike.

CNN Video: General Casey says Iraq troop with drawl on track

CNN’s John King discusses the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy with Gen. George Casey.

Is there a Plan B for Afghanistan?

Within weeks, 20,000 U.S., Afghan and coalition forces will have poured into the Kandahar region of southern Afghanistan – a longtime Taliban stronghold. The mission: establish security for the people, improve local government and push the Taliban out.

Should military help with oil spill?

Gen. Colin Powell says with careful planning the military could be an effective tool in aiding oil spill relief efforts.