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Terrorists to be vanquished this year, says Pakistan’s General Sharif
QUETTA: Army Chief General Raheel Sharif said on Friday the nation would get rid of terrorism this year. He was...
China adopts first counter-terrorism law
China adopted its first counter-terrorism law Sunday after early drafts of the bill attracted strong criticism for provisions that may...
Yemen truce fragile as rebels threaten Saudi Arabia
A ceasefire in Yemen that has been frequently violated was due to be extended Monday night, as fighting persisted in...
Syrian army makes strategic gain in north
Damascus: The Syrian army, backed by Russian air strikes, captured a rebel stronghold in the northern province of Aleppo on...
Putin rules out reconciliation with Turkey
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin fired off an angry tirade against Turkey on Thursday, ruling out any reconciliation with its...
US Arms Deal to Taiwan Excludes Big Ticket Items
For the first time in four years, the White House has approved a major arms sale to Taiwan. The arms...
US special ops troops kicked out of Libya
Washington: A group of US special operations troops who had traveled to Libya to "foster relationships" was kicked out of...
France uses first cruise missiles against ISIS
The French air force used its first cruise missiles against Islamic State group targets in Iraq on Tuesday, the defence...
Afghan security worse in second part of 2015: Pentagon
The overall security situation in Afghanistan deteriorated in the second half of 2015, with an increase in insurgent attacks and...
Turkey-Russia summit canceled: Kremlin
Moscow: Russia on Monday said a summit between President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan penciled in for...
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