From: CTV.ca on Tue, Jul 20 2010 3:16 PM

Another Canadian soldier has been killed in Afghanistan. The 151st Canadian to die was Sapper Brian Collier, 24, who was killed by an IED while on patrol.

From: CTV.ca on Thu, Jul 15 2010 1:02 AM

CTV’s South Asia bureau chief says the influence of foreign insurgence was felt during the attacks in southern Afghanistan, as more sophisticated tactics and supplies were employed.

From: CTV.ca on Thu, Jul 01 2010 2:29 PM

The month of June has been the deadliest yet for foreign forces in Afghanistan. With 100 NATO troops killed, including four Canadians, the fighting is expected to get even bloodier over the course of the summer.

From: CTV.ca on Tue, Jun 29 2010 3:07 PM

CTV’s South Asia bureau chief says Gen. Petraeus is as much an architect of the plan in Afghanistan as Gen. McChrystal ever was.

From: CTV.ca on Thu, Jun 24 2010 11:39 AM

CTV’s South Asia bureau chief Janis Mackey Frayer speaks to Michael Hastings, the journalist who wrote the damaging article about Gen. McChrystal, and he says he is surprised at what has happened and that he did not expect Gen. McChrystal to be fired.

From: CTV.ca on Tue, Jun 22 2010 11:52 PM

Gen. Stanley McChrystal is a major power broker in Afghanistan and his removal could put the entire NATO mission in disarray.

From: CTV.ca on Sun, Jun 20 2010 1:38 AM

A new UN report on the security situation in Afghanistan says roadside bombings, assassinations, and suicide attacks are all on the rise. The findings contradict recent claims from the U.S. that progress is being made.

From: CTV.ca on Fri, May 21 2010 1:24 AM

Smoke still fills the air of Thailand’s capital, after angry protesters fought against the military and torched more than 40 downtown buildings. The end of the uprising came at a deadly coast.

From: CTV.ca on Thu, May 20 2010 5:21 PM

Bangkok’s army is conducting raids throughout the city to round up people responsible for the fires during the anti-government protests. Meanwhile three more Red Shirt leaders have surrendered.

From: CTV.ca on Wed, May 12 2010 8:56 PM

David Cameron and Nick Clegg promised a coalition of partnership on Wednesday, a British government that will be able to last a full five years despite facing a number of economic challenges.

From: CTV.ca on Tue, May 11 2010 8:17 AM

In an attempt to push negotiations forward and support his party, British PM Gordon Brown has stepped down. However the political jockeying continues.

From: CTV.ca on Mon, May 10 2010 7:43 PM

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown made a dramatic offer to quit as leader of the Labour Party in order to open up negotiations with the king-making Liberal Democrats. CTV’s Janis Mackey Frayer explains the political maneuvering.

From: CTV.ca on Fri, May 07 2010 9:16 PM

The massive rescue plan for Greece has done little to reassure international markets, leaving stocks and bonds volatile on fears of a halt to the global recovery.

From: CTV.ca on Tue, Apr 27 2010 3:26 AM

For 24 days, protesters have been camped out in the centre of Bangkok demanding political change. The battle lines are drawn between the poor in the Red Shirt movement and the country’s rich and established — and for the moment, there is no clear way out of the crisis.

From: CTV.ca on Mon, Apr 26 2010 4:41 AM

Anti-government protestors in Thailand are changing their red shirts and digging in for a protracted struggle as the country’s Prime Minister declared he will not give in to intimidation.

From: CTV.ca on Sat, Apr 24 2010 2:21 PM

Thousands of protesters remain in key areas of Bangkok. They are vowing to stay there until elections are called, and are demanding the government be dissolved within 30 days.

From: CTV.ca on Fri, Apr 23 2010 10:15 PM

The atmosphere is one of tension and anxiety in Bangkok as police take to the street in force while anti-government protestors call for the Thai PM to step down from office within 30 days.

From: CTV.ca on Mon, Apr 05 2010 11:50 PM

The Commonwealth Games in India are set to begin in October, but many of the venues are far from finished. There are also mounting concerns that workers are being pushed too hard and are being put in danger.

From: CTV.ca on Mon, May 11 2009 12:47 AM

Pope Benedict is about to begin the most delicate part of his Middle East pilgrimage. The visit began in Jordan, but the real test begins Monday when the Pope moves on to Israel and the Palestinian territories.

From: CTV.ca on Fri, Mar 20 2009 4:18 PM

Nortel has entered the fray over paying bonuses to executives. Though they didn’t recieve bailout money, those payments means laid-of employees do not get severance pay, meaning EI payments will need to start earlier.