A month by month round up of world events.

The victims were members of the US-funded Afghan Local Police (ALP) set up last year.

Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack which they said targeted French troops in Kapisa province.

Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev says annual users $150 fee million which Washington paid not worth risks involved.

The incident is the latest reported violent confrontation in the region since attacks in July that left dozens dead.

Australia crushed India by 122 runs in the opening Test.

Locklear would replace Admiral Robert Willard, who was appointed in October 2009.

The US maintains a naval presence in the Gulf in large part to ensure that passage for oil remains free.

Left-hander scores maiden ton in South Africa as tourists lead by 426 runs.

Arsenal held at home, Spurs march on with Bale’s double.