Topic: International Security Assistance Force

US troops in Afghanistan: How big is shift from 'combat' to 'assistance'?

The US plan to end its combat mission in Afghanistan by the end of 2013, shifting to an 'advise and assist' role, may not mean a huge change for troops on the ground.

Taliban POWs convinced of victory, says leaked US report on Afghanistan

US report on Afghan rampage raises questions about NATO’s exit

Road out of Afghanistan: On the ground with US troops in potential final push

Pakistan and US offer different versions of border post attack

Kabul suicide bombing kills 12 Americans, one Canadian

Reforming the Taliban: US aims to teach Afghan fighters new livelihoods

Afghanistan: NATO's night raids cause more harm than good, report says

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US forces kill Taliban responsible for SEAL helicopter crash, say Afghan officials

Afghanistan helicopter crash: Why Army has used Chinook for half a century

Helicopter crash kills dozens in Afghanistan: implications for US war effort?

Afghanistan's test case: NATO handover in Laghman Province

US General Petraeus hands over command in Afghanistan amid wave of attacks

NATO says it has killed a senior Haqqani militant in Afghanistan

Kabul attack: Is Afghanistan ready to take over NATO's security duties?

Afghan President Karzai demands NATO stop airstrikes on homes

Karzai gives US ultimatum on civilian deaths

Deadly Afghan protests erupt following NATO raid

Why bin Laden killing won't dampen Afghan fight

While world focuses on Osama bin Laden's death, Afghan war heats up

In Pictures Obama's West Wing

Karzai announces Afghan forces ready to take over some provinces

US image problem grows as Afghanistan casualties mount

Why is Robert Gates making a surprise visit to Afghanistan?