US pulled diplomatic presence from Somalia in 1993, after militiamen shot down a Black Hawk helicopter, killing 18 soldiers
Top US diplomat visits Mogadishu to commend Somali government's progress and to thank regional nations' aid to AU peacekeeping mission
Patrol was ambushed in North Kivu province, where government forces are fighting Ugandan rebels
Pamela Geller's supporters say she speaks the truth about a sensitive topic, while her critics say she's a bigot
Late Sunday's attack in the remote Badakhshan province comes a day after Afghan peace negotiators and Taliban representatives concluded unofficial 'discussions' in Qatar
Pentagon says it is assessing claim to determine whether to launch formal probe into alleged losses in village of Bir Mahli
Dozens more people are wounded as demonstrations against president's quest for third term continue in capital
US military aircraft, including four tilt-rotor Ospreys, heavy equipment and air traffic controllers arrive in Nepal
Statement to VOA by top Pakistani official comes as Afghan, Taliban officials gather in Qatar for two days of unofficial dialogue
Nearly 300 women, children - some with bandaged heads and arms and many showing signs of malnourishment - arrive at Yola after days on road, traveling in pickup trucks
Attack on district known for its restaurants, cafes, ice cream parlors is similar to others described as revenge for fighting in nearby Anbar province
Last year, at least 20 media organizations and journalists were either suspended or barred from the profession
Domin Kari
