AFGHANISTAN

The dubious distinction of having the world's most corrupt government is shared by three countries this year.

There has been a sharp increase in the number of terrorist attacks since September 2011.

A major U.S. base in eastern Afghanistan came under attack early Sunday morning by Taliban suicide bombers, who detonated explosives at the entrance of the base and exchanged gunfire with U.S. helicopters for at least two hours.

China’s defense minister reassured Western nations on Tuesday that his nation’s growing military posed no threat to global stability.

Thanksgiving 2012 put smiles on the face of US troops in Afghanistan as they laid down their rifles to savor a fine spread of epicurean delights that brought fond memories of home and traditional Thanksgiving Day dishes to the fore.

Opium production in Afghanistan has dropped by over a third despite an increase in the land area used to cultivate it, according to a new report from the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime.

At one time, France had as many as 3,600 troops in Afghanistan, making it the fifth largest NATO contingent.

Four men were arrested on charges of plotting to kill Americans overseas and bombing public buildings by engaging in jihad, FBI officials said Monday.

James Bond was in Afghanistan on Sunday, but he wasn’t on some secret spy mission -– Daniel Craig, who portrays the 007 in the newly released film “Skyfall,” paid a surprise visit to British troops stationed in the war-torn country.

For 12 years, Chief Privacy Officer of IBM (NYSE: IBM) Harriet Pearson, in private practice, warns companies aren't ready for cyberattack.

Oliver Stone said Gen. David Petraeus, the director of the CIA who resigned last week after revealing he had an affair with his biographer, is “not a hero.”

The 3rd crash of the modern F-22 Raptor draws attention again to the U.S. Air Force's newest jet.

A shirtless photo of an FBI agent sent to Jill Kelley was a "joke photo," according to his lawyer.

CIA Chief David Petraeus' downfall over an extramarital affair has made him the butt of jokes within the Taliban.

Paula Broadwell reportedly planned to introduce David Petraeus to Lance Armstrong for his birthday.

Frederick Humphries had experience foiling terrorists plots and followed his dogged instincts in the Paula Broadwell investigation.

President Obama is giving his first press conference since his re-election. Stay with IBTimes for a play-by-play.

Fiscal cliff questions may be overshadowed by the Petraeus scandal.

Gens. David Petraeus and John Allen intervened in a custody case for Jill Kelley's sister. Why?

Adultery is a crime under military law, but Gen. David Petraeus won't face court martial for it, and here's why.

Murgan Salem al-Gohary, a Salafist leader in Egypt, has called to destroy what he describes as idolatrous pyramids.