Rod Nordland

Captives suspected of being Islamic State militants are seen southwest of Kirkuk, Iraq.

Nearly a thousand ISIS fighters choose surrender, not martyrdom, in Iraq

A New York Times correspondent talked with some of the ISIS recruits whose leaders instructed them to surrender.

Nearly a thousand ISIS fighters choose surrender, not martyrdom, in Iraq
Volunteers have joined the Iraqi security forces to fight against the predominantly Sunni militants from a radical Islamic group (ISIL) who've taken over parts of northern Iraq.

Iraq is 'back where it was' at height of the civil war

Iraq is 'back where it was' at height of the civil war

Americans in Afghanistan: The Case of Specialist Dennis Weichel

Americans in Afghanistan: The Case of Specialist Dennis Weichel

Afghan President Karzai Calls for U.S. Troops Pullback

Afghan President Karzai Calls for U.S. Troops Pullback

Suicide Bomber Attacks Shiite Shrine in Kabul

Suicide Bomber Attacks Shiite Shrine in Kabul
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Bin Laden Death a Significant US Milestone

The U.S. has achieved its original mission in Afghanistan -- to find and kill bin Laden. To mark this historic moment, we talk with two veteran reporters who've been covering the story from day one: reporters David Sanger and Rod Nordland.

Bin Laden Death a Significant US Milestone
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Will Drones Bring Strategic Advantage in Libya?

The Libyan government has denounced the U.S. plan to provide unmanned aircraft to NATO. The Libyan rebels are heartened by the news and want to see a more robust NATO involvement, says Rod Nordland for The New York Times.

Will Drones Bring Strategic Advantage in Libya?

Top of the Hour: Military Advisers in Libya, Morning Headlines

Top of the Hour: Military Advisers in Libya, Morning Headlines
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Libya: Update from Benghazi

The United Nations has reached an agreement with Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on providing humanitarian aid to the country. The agreement also includes setting up a aid corridor to Misurata. Rod Nordland reports on the latest from Benghazi.

Libya: Update from Benghazi

Response to Quran Burning in Florida: Protest and Dozens Dead in Afghanistan

Response to Quran Burning in Florida: Protest and Dozens Dead in Afghanistan
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Military mission in Kandahar may focus on civilian goals

President Obama has long held that Afghanistan is a key battleground in the War on Terror, but the exact form of that mission is in flux. New York Times foreign correspondent Rod Nordland, explains a change in policy in Afghanistan.

Military mission in Kandahar may focus on civilian goals
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Examining the reasons behind the recent violence in Iraq

Three suicide car bombings killed dozens in Iraq this weekend. Though no one has taken credit for the attacks, which targeted foreign embassies, it's widely believed that al Qaida of Iran is to blame.

Examining the reasons behind the recent violence in Iraq
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Civilian deaths in Afghanistan jeopardize support for Allies

A NATO airstrike mistakenly killed 27 Afghan civilians in southern Afghanistan on Sunday. NATO apologized for the incident, but experts worry about the effects of this kind of event on the local populace.

Civilian deaths in Afghanistan jeopardize support for Allies
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Assessing strategy, one week into Marjah offensive

It's been one week since NATO and Afghan forces began their offensive in Marjah, Afghanistan. In that time, much of the Taliban has fled the region and key leaders have been caught. But will controlling the city help defeat the Taliban in the long run?

Assessing strategy, one week into Marjah offensive
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Troops grapple with new challenges in Afghan offensive

Allied troops have entered day five of a major offensive in a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan. While the offensive is largely going to plan, troops on the ground are dealing with far more than just encounters with Taliban fighters.

Troops grapple with new challenges in Afghan offensive