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NATO
The 2024 NATO summit, which started on July 9, marks 75 years of the security alliance.
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NATO Leaders Agree on Iraq Assistance
In what was widely regarded as a largely symbolic pledge, US President George W. Bush won support from his NATO allies to assist in the training of Iraqi security forces on Tuesday.
US, Europe Still Split on NATO's Role
At the NATO Summit on Tuesday, Europe and the US will discuss the direction the alliance will take. Behind all the talk of harmony are some major differences on how much political power the organization should have.
NATO's Big Challenge: Afghanistan
NATO's ISAF mission has a huge job ahead of it. It is supposed to safeguard elections in Afghanistan, and keep peace in the country until 2006. Hikmet Cetin, NATO representative in Kabul, talked about ISAF's timetable.
Schröder Stands by his NATO Reform Ideas
Schröder Slammed Over NATO Reform Idea
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder was heavily criticized on Monday for urging an overhaul of NATO, with some observers saying his remarks could damage ties with the United States.
Debating NATO's Future in Munich
The US and Europe agreed in Munich Saturday on a need to renew their transatlantic security vows to confront Islamic extremism, but said they did not yet know how to adapt their alliance to new dangers.
Munich Hosts Security Conference
The annual international security conference opens in Germany on Friday with the emphasis on transatlantic unity, hopes for peace in the Middle East and the role of the United Nations.
Struck: Expanded Afghan Mission Possible
Confusion as Rice Backtracks in Brussels
After chiding Europe for not being assertive with Iran, Condoleezza Rice backtracked at NATO HQ in Brussels Wednesday saying the Iranians had been reminded in no uncertain terms of their international responsibilities.
Rice Chides Europe Over Iran
A day after heralding a new era in transatlantic relations, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice scolded her European allies Wednesday over their handling of nuclear talks with Iran.
Ukraine Looks Westward to Europe
A day after taking his oath of office, Viktor Yushchenko heads to Brussels where he hopes to prove his pro-western orientation and convince EU officials of his country’s readiness to enter the European bloc.
US may Redeploy Troops in Europe in 2005
Turk's Mixed Feelings Over EU Bid
As a four-decade long wait to enter the EU draws to an end, Turks have mixed feelings. On Thursday night, their optimism was tempered by reminders of the challenges ahead.
UN Court Rejects Serb Claims Against NATO
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the UN's highest legal body, Wednesday dismissed cases filed by Serbia and Montenegro accusing eight NATO members of genocide during the alliance's 1999 bombings of Kosovo.
Controversial Nukes Decision Remembered
In the 1970s and 80s, when it seemed like the US and USSR might unleash a nuclear war in Europe, “no nukes” was on every peace activist’s lips. Sunday marks the 25th anniversary of NATO’s “dual track decision.”
Powell Re-Buffed by NATO
US Secretary of State Colin Powell's "charm offensive" in Europe bore little fruit on Thursday. NATO officials dashed US hopes the alliance would significantly boost contributions to Iraq and Afghanistan.
EU Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The EU will on Thursday embark on its largest military mission to date, sending 7,000 peacekeeping troops to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Germany Charges US Woman with Treason
Köhler Aims to Strengthen Ties with Baltics
German President Horst Köhler on Monday started a three-day trip to the Baltic republics. He began his visit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, where he praised the country's quick ratification of the EU constitution.
NATO Chief Criticizes Germany's Iraq Stance
NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer was in Berlin Monday, warning Europe and America not to oppose each other over the Iraqi conflict and stressing the need to build consensus within NATO.
Germany Reluctant to Participate in Iraq Security
As US troops mount a massive offensive against the rebel-held Iraqi city of Fallujah on Monday following attacks over the weekend, Germany debates participating in NATO training programs for Iraqi security forces.
Macedonian Bid to Kill Rights Bill Fails
In Macedonia, a referendum aimed at blocking plans to grant more local autonomy to the country's ethnic Albanian minority has failed due to low voter turnout.
Germany Opposes US Plan in Afghanistan
At a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Romania on Wednesday, Germany objected to Washington's proposal for NATO forces to take over the US military mission in Afghanistan as part of next year's reorganization efforts.
Iraqi Officers to Be Trained in Bavaria
US Blames Europe For Failures in Afghanistan
With the clock ticking on crucial presidential polls in Afghanistan next month, the US Congress has blasted European nations for not sending enough troops to bolster security in the volatile country.
Western Leaders Criticize Putin
More than 100 American and European foreign policy experts signed a letter protesting against Russian President Vladimir Putin's leadership. They say Putin is using the fight against terror to clamp down on democracy.
Green Light for NATO Training Mission
NATO ambassadors have finally approved plans to send 300 instructors to train Iraqi military officers at an academy outside Baghdad. The move fulfils a pledge made by NATO at its summit in Istanbul back in June.
Paris, Brussels Put Brakes on NATO Mission in Iraq
NATO’s plans to expand its training mission in Iraq have met with resistance. France and Belgium have raised doubts over the project's funding and its relationship to the wider US mission in the country.
EU to Head Peacekeeping in Bosnia
The European Union announced Friday it plans to replace NATO's peacekeeping troops with its own in Bosnia-Herzegovina at the end of the year, as part of a new EU paramilitary force.
Is NATO Prepared for Afghan Elections?
In one month Afghanistan will go to the polls to elect a president. NATO troops are expected to provide the much needed security for the historic event, but experts worry the alliance may be ill prepared for the job.
Milosevic Begins War Crimes Defense
Ex-Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic began his defense against charges of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity before a United Nations court on Tuesday, denouncing the accusations as "unscrupulous lies."
Report Sees US-EU Scrap for Arms Sales
The recent expansion of NATO is likely to increase competition between US and EU arms manufacturers as they turn to Eastern Europe to offset shrinking markets in the developing world, according to a US government report.
NATO Launches "Distinguished Games"
Athens is spending €1.2 billion for the Olympics most comprehensive security package, which includes a hefty contribution from NATO. Given the threat of terrorism, the investment in precaution is understandable.
NATO Launches "Distinguished Games"
Given the threat of terrorism, it's no wonder that Greece is spending €1.2 billion for the most comprehensive security package ever to accompany the Olympic Games. An important helping hand is coming from NATO.
Germans Send Troops to Secure Afghan Election
Germans to Train Iraqi Soldiers
Members of Germany's military will train Iraqi soldiers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making Germany the first NATO member to do so after the alliance agreed on training programs at a meeting in June.
Training Role for NATO Troops in Baghdad
After meeting for the sixth time in three days, NATO members finally agreed to send a small contingent of troops to Iraq to train the country's armed forces and help rebuild its military infrastructure.
NATO Seeks Consensus on Iraq
NATO ambassadors have so far failed to reach a consensus on the training of Iraqi security forces. With critical differences between Washington and Paris, the talks have enter a third day on Thursday.
Olympic Fortress
Athens goes into overtime as officials set up missile batteries, coordinate multinational troops and put the finishing touches on a security system that still has a few bugs, just ahead of the Games.
NATO, UN Accused of Failing in Kosovo
The United Nations and NATO failed to protect minorities in Kosovo when ethnic Albanians went on a rampage in March, a leading human rights organization has said.
NATO Approves More Troops for Afghanistan
After months of deliberating, NATO has agreed to deploy extra troops to help provide security during Afghan presidential elections in October.
NATO Summit Bears Fruit Including Sour Grapes
NATO leaders in Istanbul agreed to train Iraqi security forces and increase the alliance's presence in Afghanistan on the first day of a two-day summit on Monday. But it was not the smooth passage many had hoped for.
Schröder to Reiterate No Troop Pledge at NATO Iraq Summit
NATO leaders are in Istanbul for a summit aimed at repairing relations torn by the Iraq war. They will also discuss training of security forces in Iraq. But Germany has made it clear its non-engagement pledge remains.
Bush Courts Turkey Amid Protests and Violence
U.S. President Bush renewed calls for Turkey's EU entry as he sought to boost ties with the country in Ankara on the eve of a NATO summit. Thousands of people protested on the sidelines.
Summit Backs NATO Help to Train Iraqi Military
The U.S.-EU summit in Ireland Saturday put behind major transatlantic differences as it endorsed NATO help in training Iraqi security forces and pledged to support the economic and political reconstruction of Iraq.
Four Killed in Turkish Blasts Ahead of Summit
At least three people were killed after powerful bomb blasts in the Turkish cities of Istanbul and Ankara on Thursday, just days before world leaders arrive in the country for a NATO summit.
Germany to Help Train Iraqi Military
Germany will help train the Iraqi military -- but not on Iraqi soil. The announcement comes just days before a NATO summit, leading some to wonder what role the alliance will play in the region.
Attack Raises Questions Over German Presence in Kunduz
A bomb attack in the northern Afghan province of Kunduz that appears to have targeted a car belonging to German-led peacekeepers has opposition politicians in Germany questioning the strategy for stabilizing the region.
German Press Review: Shirt-Sleeved Camaraderie at G-8
German editorial pages on Friday focused on summarizing the G-8 summit in Sea Island, Georgia. Most saw the meeting as a curtain-raiser for George Bush's foreign policy strategy ahead of the presidential elections.
Kosovo Remains Fragile, Five Years Later
Five years ago, United Nations troops marched into Kosovo, ending the last of the Balkan wars in the 1990s. Though democratic progress has been made, recent violence has shown the peace is tenuous.
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