Taliban strike destroys 8 fighters jets, US upset

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 15:39

Taliban carried out the most destructive single strike on US and NATO forces in nearly 11 years of war in Afghanistan.

President honours freedom fighters

Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2012, 22:24

President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday honoured and feted freedom fighters to mark the 70th anniversary of the Quit India Movement at an elegant ceremony.

3 soldiers, 10 militants killed in Pak clash

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 23:48

Dozens of pro-Taliban fighters attacked a security check post in the Orakzai tribal region of northwest Pakistan.

Chavez interested in buying Russia`s Su-35 fighter

Last Updated: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 14:17

Venezuela`s President Hugo Chavez has expressed interest in acquiring Russia`s multipurpose fighters Su-35.

100 Taliban militants give up fighting

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 11:05

One hundred Taliban fighters have laid down arms in Afghanistan and joined a government-backed peace process, an official said.

36 WW-II British fighters found in Myanmar

Last Updated: Sunday, July 8, 2012, 20:27

The remains of 36 British Spitfire aircraft, which were secretly buried during the World War II in what was then Burma to prevent them from being seized by the Japanese, have been discovered in the country.

Militants defecting to Somali side after losses

Last Updated: Friday, June 15, 2012, 20:31

Somalia`s government spokesman says some 500 al-Shabab fighters have left the group and joined the government in a sign of disarray among the Islamist group`s ranks.

Yemeni Army kills 29 al Qaeda fighters

Last Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 00:54

Government troops and warplanes pounded al Qaeda positions in southern Yemen on Wednesday, killing at least 29 militants.

Yemen: 25 al Qaeda fighters killed in latest clashes

Last Updated: Friday, April 20, 2012, 18:13

A Yemeni military official says an overnight push by government troops to recapture an al Qaeda stronghold in the country`s south has killed 25 militants.