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Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 06:13
Less than a week after Muhammadu Buhari took over as Nigeria’s president, Boko Haram has intensified its attacks in the country’s northeast, killing scores in a series of assaults and suicide bombings.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 06:11
The province of Kunduz has been besieged by the Taliban fighters for weeks now. Afghanistan's security forces can only thwart the insurgents with the help of local militias and foreign assistance.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 13:30
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2016 Defense Appropriations bill on a voice vote. The bill will now head to the House floor for consideration. The legislation funds critical national security needs, military operations abroad, and health and quality-of-life programs for the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 13:25
The newsletter of the Bureau of International and Law Enforcement Affairs reports on new gang resistance education and training in Guatemala, the "Mandela Rules" on global prison standards, the expansion of anti-gang programs in Honduras, and the symposium on Empowering Women in Mixed Legal Systems.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 13:20
A briefing on the progress of the Counter-ISIL coalition meeting by the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Iraqi Prime Minister, and French Foreign Minister
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 08:31
Military and security forces from 18 nations have joined the United States for maritime security and disaster response training here as part of Exercise Tradewinds 2015, which begins Sunday, May 31.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 07:49
"The life of anyone who opposes Pierre Nkurunziza is in danger. People are being assassinated here and there," leading opposition figure Agathon Rwasa told The Associated Press.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 07:42
Special briefing on State Department expectations for the Counter-ISIL Small Group Ministerial in Paris
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 07:25
Somalia army, along with African union forces have taken over Al Shabab held areas in lower Shabelle region after the militants withdrew from the town.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 07:17
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Kenyans to forge a united front against problems facing the country.