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The U.S. military wants to begin a reconstruction program in Fallujah once the last pockets of insurgent resistance have been overcome. But many Fallujah residents say all they want from the U.S. is the departure of American troops. NPR's Philip Reeves reports.

Elections in Afghanistan are scheduled for Oct. 9. Interim President Hamid Karsai is the best known of 18 candidates for the presidency. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Philip Reeves.

The United States and Australia are sending hundreds more troops to Afghanistan in the run-up to September's parliamentary elections. In recent months, the Taliban and other militants have stepped up their attacks. The elections are seen as a step toward democracy, but warlords continue to hold considerable power.

Car bombs kill more than 30 Iraqis in Samarra, and more attacks wound more tha 20 American Marines in Ramadi. U.S. and Iraqi forces stepped up attacks on Fallujah, preparing for a major offensive against insurgents there. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and NPR's Philip Reeves.

The most wanted man in India has met his end. For decades, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan eluded capture in the forests of southern India as he smuggled ivory and sandalwood worth millions and terrorized villagers. After a long undercover operation, authorities killed him in a late-night shoot-out. NPR's Philip Reeves reports.

Widespread violence in Iraq is forcing hundreds of thousands of Iraqis to flee Fallujah. The people who remain are caught in the crossfire between U.S. troops and insurgents. NPR's Philip Reeves reports.

U.S. and Iraqi forces report more progress on the sixth day of their joint offensive in Fallujah. But insurgents have occupied large areas of Iraq's third-largest city, Mosul, the scene of more violence. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and NPR's Philip Reeves.

In the wake of a U.S.-led invasion of Fallujah, other cities see a major upsurge in fighting elsewhere in Iraq. Insurgents seized control of major parts of the northern city of Mosul, prompting an influx of U.S. troops to restore order. NPR's Philip Reeves reports.

President Biden has said he wants "unprecedented" aid for Israel and enough funding for Ukraine to continue its fight against Russia. But he faces hurdles in the Republican-controlled House.

Police were called to the Return to Nature Funeral Home earlier this month after receiving reports of a strong odor. What they found inside was "horrific," the county sheriff said.