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China intensifies military build-up against Taiwan
Taipei: China is ramping-up its military presence facing Taiwan despite the easing of hostilities across the Strait, a defence ministry...
US deaths in Afghanistan hit record in 2010
KABUL: The toll of US soldiers killed in the Afghan war this year is the highest since the conflict began,...
Gates: War in Iraq over, US transitioning to Iraqi forces
RAMADI, Iraq: The war in Iraq is over and the United States is entering the final phase of the U.S....
Military Market Remains Pratt’s Strength
NEWTOWN, Conn.: A rough recovery has begun following the economic meltdown of late 2008 and a dismal 2009. Through the...
Iraq reaches New Dawn, ends combat operations
WASHINGTON: Beginning Sept. 1, the ongoing U.S. presence in Iraq will be coined "Operation New Dawn," marking the transition from...
Obama declares an end to Iraq combat mission
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama formally declared an end to America's seven-year combat mission in Iraq, saying it was time...
US Confirms Approval of Three Arms Sales to Taiwan
The U.S. Department of State confirmed Tuesday that it had notified Congress of its decision to allow U.S. companies to...
US slaps new sanctions on North Korea
WASHINGTON: The US government slapped sanctions on four people and eight organizations accused of aiding North Korea's government through illicit...
Obama moves to remake US weapons controls
Washington: President Barack Obama will on Tuesday move to reform US export rules, hoping to boost trade while hampering the...
End of German Conscription Would Create Need for Volunteer Troops
The German defense minister has revealed more ideas for restructuring the military. In addition to ending conscription, he hopes the...
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