Some Pakistanis are saying that the solution to the country's terror threat is a US exit from Afghanistan.

The NSW government will extend anti-terrorism laws, despite a senior police officer declaring there is no specific threat.

The deaths of two Australian soldiers in a bomb blast has reopened debate on the nation's involvement in the war in Afghanistan.

Australia has reaffirmed its support for the war in Afghanistan, despite the deaths of two of its soldiers yesterday.

Amnesty International says a US cruise missile armed with cluster ammunition was used in an attack in Yemen which left 52 dead.

Al Qaeda says its top leader in Afghanistan, Mustafa Abu al-Yazid, has died, according to a group that monitors Islamist websites.

The All Whites remain unconcerned with safety despite an alleged al-Qaeda threat against World Cup players.