Tag: Military
Soldiers killed in al-Shabab military base attack near Mogadishu
A suicide car bomb explodes near the gate of a military base in Afgoye ahead of president's visit to the town.
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Trump tells NATO allies to up military spending to 4 percent
Ahead of the summit, the US president criticised the lack of burden-sharing by NATO member states.
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'Egyptian society being crushed' five years after military coup
Egypt faces abuses to a degree unseen in the Mubarak years since 2013 coup, analysts say.
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What is behind UAE's military build-up in Socotra?
The flag of the United Arab Emirates has been raised over public buildings on Yemen's pristine Socotra island.
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Algeria military plane crashes near Boufarik airport: reports
Army plane crashed shortly after taking off from Boufarik airbase, with dozens on board, local media reports.
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Mattis 'not ruling out' Syria military action after Douma attack
US defence secretary's comments come after scores of people were killed in a chemical attack on rebel-held town.
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US Senate to vote on military involvement in Yemen war
Pentagon has provided 'non-combat support' to Saudi Arabia, including intelligence sharing and air-refueling missions.
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Qatar signs $3.7bn deal to buy military helicopters
Qatar to buy 28 military helicopters from Italian defence contractor Leonardo to 'enhance capability' of air force.
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Egypt launches military operation in Sinai, Nile Delta
Police and army begin fight against 'terrorist' elements in Sinai Peninsula, parts of the Delta and Western Desert.
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Fears over US-Turkey military confrontation in Syria
With US forces on the ground, Turkey's threat to attack Kurdish YPG militia in Syria's Manbij raises the stakes.
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