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World leaders responded with concern and condemnation as Russia's recognition of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and the reported deployment of Russian troops to the area have raised fears of a potential full-fledged invasion. Western powers had been bracing for an attack, warning of massive casualties, energy
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to deploy troops to eastern Ukraine as a "peacekeeping" operation has significantly escalated the conflict between the two countries. In response, Germany has announced the halt of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, a move welcomed by the US. The UK
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The father of Marine Gary Wright, killed in a 2006 suicide blast in Afghanistan, has spoken out against the deployment of British soldiers to Helmand province's Sangin district. Ian Wright expressed his opposition to troop deployment, citing the lack of effectiveness of previous military interventions in the region.
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Human Rights Watch on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, condemned the Nigerian army's killing of hundreds of Shia Muslim members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in Zaria, northern Nigeria, from December 12 to 14, 2015. The rights group called for an independent and impartial probe into the
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Russian warships have launched 26 cruise missiles at Islamic State targets in Syria, a move that has raised concerns among Western intelligence agencies of a growing military presence in the region. The strike, which was fired from the Caspian Sea almost 1,000 miles away, marks a significant escalation of
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Donald Trump's comments on CNN's "New Day" marked a shift in his stance on the US war in Afghanistan, describing the 2001 invasion as a "terrible mistake". However, he also expressed caution on withdrawing US troops, fearing a collapse of the government.
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Yemen's President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi has announced that he will not participate in upcoming United Nations peace talks unless the Houthi rebels comply with the April U.N. Security Council resolution, which demands the withdrawal of Houthi forces from areas they have seized, including the capital city
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The UK ruling class, including Prime Minister Cameron and Chancellor Osborne, are planning to bomb Syria and intervene in Libya, despite the devastating humanitarian consequences of their previous interventions in the Middle East. The wars in Syria and Libya have created millions of desperate refugees, and the UK government'
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Chinese officials had invited India to send high-level representation and a contingent of 75 troops for the first time to China's military parade, marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. However, New Delhi rejected the request, citing perceived anti-Japanese sentiment and the unusual occurrence
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The US Army has sent armored vehicles and equipment to Bulgaria to participate in a joint multinational drill, scheduled for September and October. The exercise, "Black Sea Rotational Force - PLATINUM LION 16-1," will involve units of the Bulgarian army, 160 US Marine Corps troops, and 35 Romanian
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The South Sudanese government has downplayed UN sanctions imposed on its top military generals, saying they will not affect the performance of the South Sudanese army (SPLA) in continuing the war against opposition forces in the country. The sanctions, imposed on six military generals, including three from both sides of
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Defence Secretary Michael Fallon hinted that British troops may remain in Germany to counter growing Russian aggression on Europe's eastern front. The revelation comes as the UK considers its military presence in the region, with Nato allies pressing for heightened protection from Vladimir Putin's military expansion.
