U.S. troops stop a man to search him while on patrol near Command Outpost AJK (short for Azim-Jan-Kariz, a nearby village) in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, February 1, 2013. Credit: Reuters/Andrew Burton
Karzai, Kerry Talk About Possible U.S.-Afghan Security Deal -- CNN
(CNN) -- Afghanistan's President talked Tuesday with the top U.S. diplomat about a possible new security agreement between the two nations, one that could lead to American troops in the war-scarred country well past next year.
Both sides acknowledged the conversation, which came ahead of an upcoming meeting of Afghan leaders -- known as a Loya Jirga -- to potentially sign off on a deal.
White House spokesman Jay Carney noted that a "general agreement" had been reached last month. There have been talks in the weeks since "to finalize the text," including Tuesday's discussion between Afghan President Hamid Karzai and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
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MIDDLE EAST
Al-Qaida-linked group claims responsibility for deadly Beirut attack.
Iran blames Israel for Beirut embassy bombing.
Lebanon blasts hit Iran's embassy in Beirut.
Netanyahu takes Iran nuclear campaign to Kremlin.
Iran says sees good chance of success at Geneva nuclear talks.
Iranian lawmakers demand government stick to nuclear program.
Iran's Rouhani warns West against 'excessive' nuclear demands.
Syrian army says takes town on north-south highway. Syria troops seize strategic town of Qara.
Syria talks should focus on fighting 'terrorists': Russia.
Awash in oil revenue, Iraq stays on U.S. dole for reconstruction.
Turkish parliament committee gives up on new constitution.
Palestinians committed to 9 months of peace talks.
Saudi deports 60,000 foreigners in crackdown on illegals.
ASIA
Afghans say they agree on framework with U.S. on military presence. U.S. denies agreement reached on final text of Afghan security pact.
Indonesian, Australia leaders trade jabs over spying allegations.
Karzai, Kerry talk about possible U.S.-Afghan security deal.
Challenge for the Philippine government: 4 million are displaced, and hunger grows.
Security pact meetings spark Afghan protests.
Nepalis vote to end political stalemate.
Burma turns to Japan, Thailand to kick-start stalled Dawei Project.
Spain issues arrest order for China's ex-leader.
Activists: China arrests North Korean defectors, guides in Kunming.
AFRICA
Libya unveils plan to remove militias from Tripoli.
Jihadists claim murder of Egypt investigator of Islamists.
Angola's MPLA says opposition UNITA plans rallies 'to cause chaos'.
Protesters, police clash in Cairo's Tahrir Square.
Bread shortage crisis hits Sudan.
African Union monitoring Congo, rebel peace talks.
Thousands flee fresh fighting in Central African Republic.
U.N. preparing for possible Central African Republic peacekeeping force. CAR communal violence spiraling out control - UN chief.
16 killed in al-Shabab attack on Somali police.
Many feared trapped in S Africa mall collapse. South Africa building site collapses, one dead, dozens feared trapped.
EUROPE
French government takes risky gamble with tax reform plan.
Azerbaijan, Armenia 'agree to discuss peace settlement'.
Berlin seeks "credible and verifiable" pledges from U.S. on spying.
Sardinia hit by deadly cyclone and flooding.
Scottish independence: 'Fiscal gap would lead to spending cuts', says IFS.
EU urges Yanukovych to save Ukraine Trade Pact.
Britain to summon Spanish ambassador over Gibraltar 'incursion'.
Russian crash probe blames faulty pilot maneuvers.
AMERICAS
Fed's Yellen maintains dovish message in lawmaker letters.
Deputy mayor assumes many powers in Toronto.
Countries warn citizens about travel dangers in US.
Obamacare consultants warned of health website failure in March.
Toronto mayor Rob Ford loses more powers.
Venezuela's Congress set to approve decree powers for Maduro.
Venezuela's dependence on US fuel grows.
Argentine president back at work after brain surgery.
Haiti clashes as protesters demand President Martelly resign.
Colombia rebel deserters face new struggle as they seek to reintegrate.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Abdullah Azzam Brigades claims credit for attack on Iranian embassy.
Yemen drone strike kills al-Qaeda fighters.
Obama faces crucial Guantanamo votes.
Gitmo good life: U.S. spends millions on landscaping, art classes for terror detainees.
Pentagon: Drone strikes to remain indispensable weapon against terrorists.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
1.6 billion people on social networks.
Justice, JP Morgan Chase agree on $13 billion settlement.
OECD revises down global economic growth forecasts.
Treasury forced to issue $1T in new debt in first 6 weeks of FY14.
Analysis: As market bubbles form, investors may want to take cover.
US safety watchdog probes Tesla after car fires.
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