Security
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 06:56
The chief of the National Guard Bureau and the Slovenian ambassador to the U.S. announce developments that have grown out of the partnership between the Colorado National Guard and the Republic of Slovenia at a press conference May 1 at the Omni Interlocken Hotel in Broomfield.
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 06:22
State Security Minister David Mahlobo touched on a range of issues he maintains are affecting national security in South Africa during his budget vote address to the National Assembly earlier this week.
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 06:17
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's (OSCE) monitoring mission in eastern Ukraine says that the number of violations of the cease-fire deal between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed separatists is at the highest level in months.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - 08:00
The government of El Salvador has deployed a new heavily armed unit to fight criminal gangs in rural areas. The 1000-strong special force is equipped with helicopters, armoured cars and assault weapons.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 06:39
Last Friday the U.S. State Department’s spokesperson, John Kirby, began the daily press briefing with a note regarding the department’s annual designation of “countries of particular concern.” The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), an independent commission, each year makes recommendations to the State Department regarding countries that routinely violate religious freedoms.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 06:32
As Brazil is consumed by the worst political and economic crisis in decades, the country has turned inward. This has contributed to a regional power vacuum and a sense of paralysis when it comes to devising regional approaches to South America's most pressing challenges.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 06:31
Mindful of the diplomatic tightrope walk that his government performs between West and East, Uzbekistan’s President Islam Karimov headed to Russia on a rare foreign trip on April 25.
Monday, April 25, 2016 - 05:52
Outside experts investigating the September 2014 attacks on 43 trainee teachers delivered a devastating final report on Sunday, finding inconsistencies, errors and omissions in the government’s official investigation, along with evidence of suspects being tortured.
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 10:07
A hearing on the chances for peace in the country of South Sudan.
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 10:05
A hearing in the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa will Examine the President’s FY 2017 Budget Proposal for Afghanistan and Pakistan.