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Trump says torture works but will follow CIA, Pentagon advice
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks waterboarding and other interrogation techniques widely seen as torture — and prohibited...
China says it will not back down on South China Sea
China warned Washington Tuesday that it would not back down over its claims in the disputed South China Sea, following...
Crime and Internal Strife Remain Greatest Drivers of Military Spending in Latin America
The greatest threat to most Latin American governments is internal. Even though transitioning to a democracy and using effective counterinsurgency...
Pentagon chief Mattis vows unshakeable commitment to NATO
New US Secretary of Defense James Mattis reassured his British counterpart on Monday (Jan 23) that Washington has an "unshakeable...
Japan to conduct simulated drills for China-Taiwan clash
Japan will carry out a tabletop exercise next week to simulate its response in the event of a military clash...
Trump aims for ‘unquestioned’ US military dominance
President Donald Trump will "rebuild" America's vast military, boost its anti-missile capabilities and prioritize defeating the Islamic State group, according...
US stealth bombers kill more than 80 IS fighters in Libya
More than 80 Islamic State jihadists were killed in a US aerial blitz on training camps in Libya, including fighters...
Germany Raises Defense Spending as it Demands Clear Agenda from US
German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has called on the US to clarify its foreign policy agenda. Questions on...
Russia, Turkey stage first joint air strikes against IS in Syria
Russia and Turkey on Wednesday staged their first joint air strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, the...
Taiwan simulates China attacks as tension rises
Taiwan began two days of military drills Tuesday simulating an attack by China as the government sought to reassure the...
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