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Pakistan Hangs Four Militants

Pakistan on Tuesday hanged four militants involved in attacks on civilians, police and troops after they were convicted...

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N. Korea Marks Military Anniversary With Firing Drill

Nuclear-armed North Korea on Tuesday marked a military anniversary with a massive conventional firing drill, Seoul...

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China Warns North Korea Not To ‘cross the Point of No Return’

China has warned North Korea will 'cross the point of no return' if it carries out a sixth nuclear test amid fears the...

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N. Korea Marks Military Anniversary With Firing Drill

Nuclear-armed North Korea on Tuesday marked a military anniversary with a conventional firing drill, reports said, as...

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Thai Junta Defends ‘cheap’ $393 Mn Chinese Sub Purchase

The Thai junta on Tuesday defended $393 million earmarked for a Chinese submarine, batting back criticism of the...

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Maoist Rebels Kill 24 Police In Central India

Suspected Maoist rebels killed 24 paramilitary commandos and wounded six on Monday in a remote part of central India in...

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GAF Begins 2017/2018 Recruitment

The Ghana Armed Forces is set to begin recruitment of eligible Ghanaians who wish to join the army for the 2017/2018...

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Afghan Defence Chiefs Resign Over Deadly Taliban Attack

Afghanistan’s defence minister and army chief of staff have resigned in the wake of a Taliban attack that left scores...

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Afghan Defence Chiefs Resign Over Deadly Taliban Attack

Afghanistan's defence minister and army chief of staff have resigned in the wake of a Taliban attack that left scores...

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Government Forces Advance Against Rebels North of Hama

The Syrian army and allied forces have advanced against rebels in western Syria near Hama city, building on recent...

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IS Ambush Kills 10 Iraqi Forces

Islamic State group fighters disguised as soldiers ambushed a government convoy in a remote desert region of western...

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North Korea ‘ready To Sink’ US Aircraft Carrier Vinson

North Korea is "ready to sink" a US aircraft carrier heading for the peninsula, state media have said. A commentary in...

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Afghanistan Mourns Deadly Taliban Assault

Afghanistan is holding a day of national mourning after the Taliban attacked an army base, killing or wounding more...

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Over 100 Killed, Wounded In Taliban Attack On Afghan Military Base

More than 100 Afghan soldiers were killed and wounded in a Taliban attack on an army base in northern Afghanistan, the...

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Afghan Casualties In Taliban Mazar-E Sharif Attack Pass 100

More than 100 Afghan soldiers were killed or wounded in a Taliban attack on an army base on Friday, the defence...

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Taliban Attack On Army Base Kills ‘more Than 50’ Afghan Soldiers

Taliban gunmen wearing Afghan military uniforms launched an attack on an army base in northern Afghanistan Friday...

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Nigerian Army Begins Campaign To Halt Ethnic Violence

The Nigerian army on Wednesday launched a monthlong operation to reduce violence in the center of the country, as...

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Egypt Army Says Senior IS Cleric Killed In Sinai

The Egyptian military said Thursday it killed a senior Islamic State group cleric and 18 jihadists in air strikes in...

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Mali Extends State of Emergency As Jihadist Attacks Persist

A state of emergency that has been in force almost non-stop for 17 months in Mali was extended by 10 days from...