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Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 07:09
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says his government will spend five percent of gross domestic product on defense and security next year, in a bid to strengthen the army in its fight against pro-Russian separatists in the east.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 07:07
While the use of child labor has seemingly dropped in Uzbekistan–the result of heavy international pressure and a coordinated boycott by Western brands–forced adult labor has become more prevalent.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 06:58
Interviews with gang leaders in Honduras and El Salvador make clear that the MS13 street gang is transforming into a more sophisticated criminal organization -- one that is turning away from extortion and towards transnational drug trafficking as a way to bring in funds.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 06:55
Colombian government confirmed there have been 208 victims of landmines during 2015, of which 27 were children and 11 members of indigenous communities.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 06:49
Over the last year, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has inaugurated an empty soccer stadium, bused friendly partisans in to cheer him during the annual independence celebrations, and canceled an appearance at his alma mater after students complained about onerous security.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 06:49
NATO will keep some 12,000 troops in Afghanistan for an extra year in 2016 to prevent the country again becoming a terrorist safe haven, alliance head Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 06:39
Chinese aid is different from Western aid: It is unconditional, meaning it comes with no strings attached.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 06:39
Gulf Arab allies have focused too much on building up airpower and not enough on training and equipping competent ground forces, hindering the ability to go after the Islamic State group, US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter warned Congress Tuesday.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 06:37
Juan Vicente Carvajal, who is accused of drug trafficking, will not be turned over as peace talks deadline nears, according to resolution by Colombian president
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 06:37
Kuwait's government has asked parliament for $20.5 billion in additional funds for defense purchases over the next 10 years, local media and a minister said Tuesday.