No Bluff: U.S. Planning Possible Withdrawal Of All Troops From Afghanistan -- CNN
Washington (CNN) -- We're not bluffing, the Obama administration told Afghanistan on Tuesday in announcing it has started planning for the possible withdrawal of all U.S. troops by the end of the year if no security agreement is signed.
Statements by the White House and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel showed President Barack Obama's impatience with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai's refusal to sign the agreement that would keep several thousand American troops in the country after combat operations conclude this year.
In a phone call with Karzai on Tuesday to discuss upcoming elections for a new Afghan leader, Obama made clear that time was running out to properly plan for keeping any U.S. forces in the country beyond 2014, the White House said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian opposition prepares ‘spring offensive’ - Moscow.
UN: Syrians to be world's biggest refugee group.
Leader of Syrian militant group challenges rivals.
Official: Iran has studied Israeli strike tactics.
Israeli intel minister reaffirms right to act on Iran.
Iranian oil exports rise markedly since interim deal: Report.
US presses Iraq on reports of arms deal with Iran. US presses Iraq on reports of Iran arms deal.
Iraqi leaders give conflicting answers on reported Iran arms deal.
Sunni anger in Lebanon against army grows.
Turkey PM Erdogan says 'tapped' phone call to son 'fabricated'.
Israel hosts German cabinet in Jerusalem.
Jordan opposition calls for Israel peace treaty to be frozen over al-Aqsa debate.
ASIA
Eyeing Afghan exit, U.S. intensifies campaign against Haqqani militants.
India to block U.S. trade probes, ready for fight at WTO.
China mulls holidays marking Japanese defeat and Nanjing massacre.
Philippines says China fired water cannon at disputed shoal.
Pakistan army launches new air strikes near Afghan border. Pakistan air strikes against militants in tribal areas.
Thai trade slumps alongside tourism as protest violence takes toll.
North Korean naval boat crosses disputed sea boundary with South. North Korea 'violates' sea border with South amid drills.
US-South Korea joint military drills begin.
Military drills to test inter-Korean detente.
South Korea committee to prepare for reunifcation with North.
China labels Japan a 'trouble maker'.
China rejects Indian politician's expansionism charge.
Kashmir villagers clash with Indian troops.
Sri Lanka rejects call for war crimes probe. Sri Lanka rejects UN war crimes probe as mass grave discovered.
AFRICA
South Sudan conflict deteriorating, Kenya warns.
Kenya boosts airport defence, warning of Islamist threat.
UN voices 'deep concern' over Libya unrest.
Nigerian Islamists kill 59 pupils in boarding school attack. Nigeria school raid 'leaves dozens dead'. Suspected militants kill 29 in northeastern Nigeria.
Thousands fleeing Boko Haram find little comfort in Niger.
Nigeria leader defends army's role against Boko Haram.
France to vote on extending Central African Republic military mission.
Algerian opposition parties urge election boycott.
Uganda president: Homosexuals are 'disgusting'.
Egypt housing minister to form new government.
Pistorius case: Partial televising of trial allowed.
EUROPE
Ukraine is not East-West battle: US, Britain.
Ukraine crisis: Turchynov warns of 'separatism' risk. Pro-Russian rally in Crimea decries Kiev 'bandits'.
Ukraine delays announcing interim government.
Russia evokes World War Two in media blitz on Ukraine.
IMF likely to send technical team to Ukraine soon: Lagarde.
Mass arrest of protesters at rallies in Russia. Police detain 420 people near Red Square; protesters fear post-Olympic crackdown.
European Commission sees recovery 'gaining ground'.
Scottish leader: Opinion polls show independence race tightening.
Pope makes first overhaul of Vatican in 25 years.
IRA suspect walks free after 'reckless' error by prosecution means case against him over 1982 Hyde Park bombing collapses.
850 Chinese and Russian millionaires 'bought' British visa.
Spain's Repsol accepts $5B for Argentine unit.
AMERICAS
US governors discuss economy, jobs, other issues with Obama.
U.S. expels three Venezuelan diplomats, gives them 48 hours to leave.
Venezuela death toll rises to 13 as protests flare.
Venezuela's Maduro criticised by party loyalist.
Costa Rica seeks court ruling on Nicaragua border dispute. Costa Rica seeks court ruling on Nicaragua border dispute.
Informants who helped US catch drug lords say rewards have not been paid.
Judge sets Mexican trial for 'El Chapo' in motion.
Seven U.S. court districts indict drug lord Guzmán.
Mysterious polio-like illness affects kids in California.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terror linked to Syrian war is biggest threat to Britain since 9/11, security chief warns.
Iraq: Sunni Arabs turn on Al Qaeda again.
Norway in danger from Syria jihadis: intelligence agency.
British police arrest ex-Guantanamo detainee.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Top Bitcoin exchange MtGox goes offline. Bitcoin exchange MtGox offline amid rumours of theft.
Worst drought in decades hits Brazil coffee belt as buyers brace for price rise.
Sina Weibo: Profits at 'China's Twitter' surge.
Facebook quietly ends email address system.
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