Sri Lanka wants US to reconsider position on war crimes

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 16:23

The Sri Lankan government Wednesday urged the US to reconsider its position on the island nation and support efforts towards achieving reconciliation in the country.

North Korea releases detained US war veteran

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10:48

North Korea on Saturday released a US veteran of the Korean War who had been detained in the country since October for what the Communist regime described as "hostile acts" against it.

‘US war veteran Merrill Newman supervised guerrillas in Korean War’

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 14:01

Merrill Newman, the 85-year-old US war veteran currently detained by North Korea, had supervised a South Korean guerrillas during the Korean War, ex-members of the group reportedly said.

War is US`s biggest export: Susan Sarandon

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 13:38

War is the biggest export of the US, followed by films, according to Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon.

Indo-US wargames `Exercise Shatrujeet` being held in Goa

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 00:32

Indian and American troops are practising amphibious war manoeuvres in Goa as part of efforts of the two countries to build strong ties between their armed forces.

Philippines, US to hold war games near South China Sea

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 13:30

The Philippines and the United States will begin war games near disputed South China Sea waters this week, showcasing fast-expanding military ties and likely further stoking tensions with China.

North Korea not going to war, says US official

Last Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 14:35

North Korea`s belligerent words and war-like preparations are more bluff than bite, according to a senior Obama administration official.

`First few hours of N Korea-US conflict would be ugly`

Last Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013, 16:19

Prominent North Korean analysts have voiced concerns that its new young leader, Kim Jong-un, could do something ill-advised and even start a war with the US.

Visas slow for Iraqis who helped US war efforts

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 22:10

The federal government has issued less than a quarter of the 25,000 visas created for Iraqis who helped American efforts during the Iraq War and the programme is set to end this year.

`CIA used ISI`s detention centres in Pakistan during war on al Qaeda`

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 14:55

Pakistani spy agency ISI`s detention facilities were used as an initial detention and interrogation point by the CIA during America`s war on al Qaeda, a new report has claimed.