Mindy Kaling of The Mindy Project and The Office fame experienced a case of mistaken identity at a party recently. She was in New York, attending an after-party for The New Yorker Festival when a man in his 80s–who had…
American General Killed in Afghanistan
A U.S. Army two star major general was killed today, and 15 other soldiers were wounded, in an attack at a military academy in Afghanistan. The shooting occurred at Camp Qargha, a military academy situated roughly 11 miles west of…
Bowe Bergdahl Claims Taliban Repeatedly Tortured Him
There has certainly been a lot of controversy surrounding President Barack Obama’s decision to exchange five Taliban leaders from Guantanamo for Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. While some people are questioning how smart–and legal–of a move it was on Obama’s behalf…
NATO Helicopter Crash Leaves 5 Dead in Afghanistan
A British helicopter crashed Saturday in southern Afghanistan killing five British NATO troops. Maj. Gen. Richard Felton, commander of the Joint Helicopter Command, said the crash was likely “a tragic accident.” “We can confirm that a UK helicopter crashed in…
Afghan Voters Register For Presidential Elections Despite Taliban Attack
The voting registration process in Afghanistan continues after Taliban fighters attacked the headquarters of the election commission in Kabul on Saturday. Voters lined up outside the registration centers on Sunday as presidential candidates conducted campaign rallies. The presidential elections will…
Hellfire Missiles: U.S. Government Sends Ammunition To Iraqi Forces
To show its continued support to the Iraqi forces against their ongoing campaign against terrorism, the United States has sent 100 Hellfire missiles and other ammunition to Iraq, officials of the U.S. Embassy to Iraq announced on Sunday. According to…
Taliban Brags About Seizing Military Dog
According to recent reports, a British military dog has been captured by Taliban militants, and they are debating whether to use him against his former handlers. After seizing the dog named DaGarwal (Pashto for Colonel), on December 23, 2013, the…
Taliban Holding Dog Hostage…Whose Dog?
What terrible words can one say about the extremist organization known as the Taliban that has not be repeated a million times in many different languages? I doubt I can think of any new ones, but I can say that…
Taliban Captures, Shows Off Coalition Military Dog
Rumors had been circulating since December that the Taliban in Afghanistan had a captured a military dog from coalition forces. Now the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), the NATO group that supports anti-insurgent efforts in Afghanistan, confirms that the rumors…
‘Stoning Adulterers’ May Become Afghan Punishment
Warning: Graphic Content in Video Below. Against public outcry (both inside and outside of Afghanistan) governmental representatives for the country are considering reinstating a punishment that many would like to see relegated to the history books under topics such as…