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‘Distressingly high’ levels of violence threatens Afghan peace process, says US envoy
A deadly suicide car bombing Sunday came after the Taliban agreed on Friday to halt its attacks in Afghanistan’s Helmand province on condition the U.S. stop airstrikes in the area.
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UN arms embargo on Iran expires
While Iran says it plans no “buying spree,” it can now in theory purchase weapons to upgrade military armaments dating back to before its 1979 Islamic Revolution and sell its own locally produced gear abroad.
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Taliban to suspend attacks in Helmand after US pledges to halt strikes
The Taliban pledge came after a meeting with U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Gen. Austin Miller, commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a Taliban figure familiar with the discussions said.
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After more than 40 years of conflict, Afghans say preventing next war as vital as ending this one
Even if a deal is reached, many Afghans fear that the country’s many factions, including the Taliban, will fight for power if U.S. and NATO troops leave.
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Watch the guided-missile destroyer Winston Churchill help Iranian ship in Arabian Sea
A boarding team from the Churchill transited the Iranian vessel before carrying out an initial seaworthiness inspection and providing the crew with food and water.
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National security adviser: Despite Trump tweet, Afghanistan Christmas withdrawal unlikely
“When I’m speaking, I’m speaking for the president,” Robert O’Brien said.
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Reagan Carrier Strike Group heads back into South China Sea amid increasing tension with China
It’s the Japan-based aircraft carrier’s third foray into the disputed waters this year.
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US forces hit Taliban with airstrikes in Helmand
U.S. forces have and will continue to provide support in defense of Afghan national security forces under attack by the Taliban.
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Memory of 17 killed in Cole attack and heroics of survivors honored at 20th anniversary memorial
The Navy learned a few lessons from the attack, most notably that a ship’s crew needs to remain vigilant.
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Iran-backed militias offer truce for US troop withdrawal
Iraq militia leader promises attacks will continue if U.S does not leave.
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‘Distressingly high’ levels of violence threatens Afghan peace process, says US envoy
A deadly suicide car bombing Sunday came after the Taliban agreed on Friday to halt its attacks in Afghanistan’s Helmand province on condition the U.S. stop airstrikes in the area.
-
UN arms embargo on Iran expires
While Iran says it plans no “buying spree,” it can now in theory purchase weapons to upgrade military armaments dating back to before its 1979 Islamic Revolution and sell its own locally produced gear abroad.
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Taliban to suspend attacks in Helmand after US pledges to halt strikes
The Taliban pledge came after a meeting with U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Gen. Austin Miller, commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a Taliban figure familiar with the discussions said.
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After more than 40 years of conflict, Afghans say preventing next war as vital as ending this one
Even if a deal is reached, many Afghans fear that the country’s many factions, including the Taliban, will fight for power if U.S. and NATO troops leave.
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Watch the guided-missile destroyer Winston Churchill help Iranian ship in Arabian Sea
A boarding team from the Churchill transited the Iranian vessel before carrying out an initial seaworthiness inspection and providing the crew with food and water.
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National security adviser: Despite Trump tweet, Afghanistan Christmas withdrawal unlikely
“When I’m speaking, I’m speaking for the president,” Robert O’Brien said.
-
Reagan Carrier Strike Group heads back into South China Sea amid increasing tension with China
It’s the Japan-based aircraft carrier’s third foray into the disputed waters this year.
-
US forces hit Taliban with airstrikes in Helmand
U.S. forces have and will continue to provide support in defense of Afghan national security forces under attack by the Taliban.
-
Memory of 17 killed in Cole attack and heroics of survivors honored at 20th anniversary memorial
The Navy learned a few lessons from the attack, most notably that a ship’s crew needs to remain vigilant.
-
Iran-backed militias offer truce for US troop withdrawal
Iraq militia leader promises attacks will continue if U.S does not leave.
-
‘Distressingly high’ levels of violence threatens Afghan peace process, says US envoy
A deadly suicide car bombing Sunday came after the Taliban agreed on Friday to halt its attacks in Afghanistan’s Helmand province on condition the U.S. stop airstrikes in the area.
-
UN arms embargo on Iran expires
While Iran says it plans no “buying spree,” it can now in theory purchase weapons to upgrade military armaments dating back to before its 1979 Islamic Revolution and sell its own locally produced gear abroad.
-
Taliban to suspend attacks in Helmand after US pledges to halt strikes
The Taliban pledge came after a meeting with U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Gen. Austin Miller, commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a Taliban figure familiar with the discussions said.
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After more than 40 years of conflict, Afghans say preventing next war as vital as ending this one
Even if a deal is reached, many Afghans fear that the country’s many factions, including the Taliban, will fight for power if U.S. and NATO troops leave.
-
Watch the guided-missile destroyer Winston Churchill help Iranian ship in Arabian Sea
A boarding team from the Churchill transited the Iranian vessel before carrying out an initial seaworthiness inspection and providing the crew with food and water.
-
National security adviser: Despite Trump tweet, Afghanistan Christmas withdrawal unlikely
“When I’m speaking, I’m speaking for the president,” Robert O’Brien said.
-
Reagan Carrier Strike Group heads back into South China Sea amid increasing tension with China
It’s the Japan-based aircraft carrier’s third foray into the disputed waters this year.
-
US forces hit Taliban with airstrikes in Helmand
U.S. forces have and will continue to provide support in defense of Afghan national security forces under attack by the Taliban.
-
Memory of 17 killed in Cole attack and heroics of survivors honored at 20th anniversary memorial
The Navy learned a few lessons from the attack, most notably that a ship’s crew needs to remain vigilant.
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Iran-backed militias offer truce for US troop withdrawal
Iraq militia leader promises attacks will continue if U.S does not leave.



