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Parade marking 70 years of Communist Party rule in China offers a glimpse into country’s military ambitions
A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.
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North Korea to Trump: Make ‘bold decision’ to revive diplomacy
North Korea accused the United States on Friday of failing to follow through on summit agreements between U.S. President Donald Trump and the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, but said it is placing hope in the U.S. president’s “wise option and bold decision.”
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Syria demands withdrawal of all American, Turkish forces
Syria’s top diplomat on Saturday demanded the immediate withdrawal of American and Turkish forces from the country and said his government reserves the right to defend its territory in any way necessary if they remain.
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Iraq’s removal of counterterrorism chief sparks controversy
The Iraqi prime minister’s removal of a top military commander from his post triggered heated political protests and uncertainty over the weekend, at a time of soaring tensions between the country’s chief security partners in the region, Iran and the United States.
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Afghan protesters claim US strikes kill 5 civilians
An airstrike by U.S.-led forces overnight in eastern Afghanistan killed at least five civilians, local villagers said Sunday.
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Japan sees rising threats from China, North Korea, Russia
Japan is buying expensive American F-35 stealth fighters capable of short takeoff and vertical landing and converting a pair of helicopter carriers for them.
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Iran releases seized UK-flagged tanker
The British-flagged Stena Impero left the port of Bandar Abbas on Friday morning, heading to Dubai where its crew would disembark, the vessel’s Swedish-based ship-owning company Stena Bulk said.
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UN says night vision devices are being supplied to the Taliban in increasing numbers
“Equipment is normally rail mounted onto rifles and becomes most effective in combination with the Taliban’s use of Dragunov 7.62 x 54 mm sniper rifles, which allow effective targeting at up to or even above 800 meters.”-UN report
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AFRICOM conducts third airstrike in a week against ISIS-Libya members
The strike, which targeted ISIS-Libya terrorist in southwest Libya, follows concern from AFRICOM about violent extremists taking advantage of Libya’s political instability, and using the situation as an opportunity for growth.
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Afghans face presidential vote amid violence, corruption
Millions of Afghans are expected to go to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president, despite an upsurge of violence in the weeks since the collapse of a U.S.-Taliban deal to end America’s longest war, and the Taliban warning voters to say away from the polls.
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Parade marking 70 years of Communist Party rule in China offers a glimpse into country’s military ambitions
A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.
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North Korea to Trump: Make ‘bold decision’ to revive diplomacy
North Korea accused the United States on Friday of failing to follow through on summit agreements between U.S. President Donald Trump and the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, but said it is placing hope in the U.S. president’s “wise option and bold decision.”
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Syria demands withdrawal of all American, Turkish forces
Syria’s top diplomat on Saturday demanded the immediate withdrawal of American and Turkish forces from the country and said his government reserves the right to defend its territory in any way necessary if they remain.
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Iraq’s removal of counterterrorism chief sparks controversy
The Iraqi prime minister’s removal of a top military commander from his post triggered heated political protests and uncertainty over the weekend, at a time of soaring tensions between the country’s chief security partners in the region, Iran and the United States.
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Afghan protesters claim US strikes kill 5 civilians
An airstrike by U.S.-led forces overnight in eastern Afghanistan killed at least five civilians, local villagers said Sunday.
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Japan sees rising threats from China, North Korea, Russia
Japan is buying expensive American F-35 stealth fighters capable of short takeoff and vertical landing and converting a pair of helicopter carriers for them.
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Iran releases seized UK-flagged tanker
The British-flagged Stena Impero left the port of Bandar Abbas on Friday morning, heading to Dubai where its crew would disembark, the vessel’s Swedish-based ship-owning company Stena Bulk said.
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UN says night vision devices are being supplied to the Taliban in increasing numbers
“Equipment is normally rail mounted onto rifles and becomes most effective in combination with the Taliban’s use of Dragunov 7.62 x 54 mm sniper rifles, which allow effective targeting at up to or even above 800 meters.”-UN report
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AFRICOM conducts third airstrike in a week against ISIS-Libya members
The strike, which targeted ISIS-Libya terrorist in southwest Libya, follows concern from AFRICOM about violent extremists taking advantage of Libya’s political instability, and using the situation as an opportunity for growth.
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Afghans face presidential vote amid violence, corruption
Millions of Afghans are expected to go to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president, despite an upsurge of violence in the weeks since the collapse of a U.S.-Taliban deal to end America’s longest war, and the Taliban warning voters to say away from the polls.
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Parade marking 70 years of Communist Party rule in China offers a glimpse into country’s military ambitions
A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.
-
North Korea to Trump: Make ‘bold decision’ to revive diplomacy
North Korea accused the United States on Friday of failing to follow through on summit agreements between U.S. President Donald Trump and the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, but said it is placing hope in the U.S. president’s “wise option and bold decision.”
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Syria demands withdrawal of all American, Turkish forces
Syria’s top diplomat on Saturday demanded the immediate withdrawal of American and Turkish forces from the country and said his government reserves the right to defend its territory in any way necessary if they remain.
-
Iraq’s removal of counterterrorism chief sparks controversy
The Iraqi prime minister’s removal of a top military commander from his post triggered heated political protests and uncertainty over the weekend, at a time of soaring tensions between the country’s chief security partners in the region, Iran and the United States.
-
Afghan protesters claim US strikes kill 5 civilians
An airstrike by U.S.-led forces overnight in eastern Afghanistan killed at least five civilians, local villagers said Sunday.
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Japan sees rising threats from China, North Korea, Russia
Japan is buying expensive American F-35 stealth fighters capable of short takeoff and vertical landing and converting a pair of helicopter carriers for them.
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Iran releases seized UK-flagged tanker
The British-flagged Stena Impero left the port of Bandar Abbas on Friday morning, heading to Dubai where its crew would disembark, the vessel’s Swedish-based ship-owning company Stena Bulk said.
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UN says night vision devices are being supplied to the Taliban in increasing numbers
“Equipment is normally rail mounted onto rifles and becomes most effective in combination with the Taliban’s use of Dragunov 7.62 x 54 mm sniper rifles, which allow effective targeting at up to or even above 800 meters.”-UN report
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AFRICOM conducts third airstrike in a week against ISIS-Libya members
The strike, which targeted ISIS-Libya terrorist in southwest Libya, follows concern from AFRICOM about violent extremists taking advantage of Libya’s political instability, and using the situation as an opportunity for growth.
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Afghans face presidential vote amid violence, corruption
Millions of Afghans are expected to go to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president, despite an upsurge of violence in the weeks since the collapse of a U.S.-Taliban deal to end America’s longest war, and the Taliban warning voters to say away from the polls.
