Conflict
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 06:32
Civilians and army deserters may be planning an armed struggle to topple Burundi's leadership, both government and opposition members have claimed.
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 06:30
Despite years of security gains, Colombia continues to have more than 6 million people who have fled their homes due to violence — the highest rate in the world after Syria — the United Nations reported Thursday.
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 06:26
Central African Republic will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Oct. 18, a spokesman for the interim government said on Thursday.
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 06:25
Moscow is driven by the principle of "parity" in its arms supplies to rivals Armenia and Azerbaijan, a senior Russian defense official has said, in comments that are likely to further erode Armenia's confidence in its ostenible military ally, Russia.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 08:28
Vowing to achieve a lasting defeat of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant forces, Defense Secretary Ash Carter outlined the Defense Department’s counterterrorism strategy today in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee. The secretary and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq and Syria, where U.S.-led coalition allies and partners are assisting and advising local forces.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 07:11
ISIS has claimed responsibility for several bombings that occurred in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Wednesday.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 06:57
The nation’s top defense officials left open the possibility on Wednesday that the U.S. military may play a more active role in the fight against Islamic State extremists, by joining Iraqi forces on the front lines to help direct airstrikes.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 06:50
U.S. airstrikes on the terror group are sowing paranoia within the terror group’s ranks about who among them may spying for the Americans, intelligence officials and terrorism analysts say.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 06:50
The U.N. slammed South Sudan's President on Wednesday for hindering efforts to protect civilians.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 06:45
Chad's military has carried out a series of air strikes against Boko Haram bases in Nigeria in retaliation for twin suicide bombings this week in the capital N'Djamena that killed at least 34 people.