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The Pentagon is exploring the possibility of sending troops to the US-Mexico border to assist with immigration control, with the number of troops potentially in the thousands. This move comes as President George W. Bush prepares to address a joint session of Congress on Monday, where he is expected to
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The tragic loss of Flight Lieutenant Sarah-Jayne Mulvihill, 32, in a helicopter crash in Basra, Iraq, marks the first British servicewoman to be killed in action since July 1984. The incident also claimed the lives of three other servicemen, including Wing Commander John Coxen, the most senior British officer to
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Bolivia's President Evo Morales has announced the nationalization of the country's gas and oil industry, prompting widespread concern from foreign governments and energy companies. The move, which was expected by many, came as a surprise to investors and neighboring countries, who had grown accustomed to Morales&
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In a rare instance of an in-house dissenter going public, former Secretary of State Colin Powell has criticized the Pentagon's handling of troop levels in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Powell, a key figure in the Bush administration, urged President Bush to deploy a greater number of troops
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Iraqi security forces, acting on intelligence provided by local residents, stormed a location in northern Samarra and killed Hammad al-Takhi, the leader of the al-Qaida terrorist organization in the city. This development comes shortly after the capture of Abdul Qadir Makhol, another high-ranking al-Qaida leader in the Salahudin province. The
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The University of Maryland Medical System is proud to announce the first minimally invasive gall bladder surgery performed in Afghanistan, scheduled for Friday, April 28, 2006. This groundbreaking procedure will pave the way for all U.S. troops serving in Operation Enduring Freedom, as well as coalition forces and members
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The Netherlands will send an extra 200 troops to Afghanistan due to the worsening security situation in the south of the country, where the Dutch government had agreed to deploy 1,200-1,400 soldiers for reconstruction efforts. The move comes despite criticism from lawmakers who opposed the deployment, citing the
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The Dutch government plans to send an additional 200 soldiers to Afghanistan, more than doubling its military presence in the country. This decision comes after months of debate, with the parliament earlier agreeing to deploy 1,400 troops as part of a larger international force. The increased presence aims to
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Cambodia has made history by participating in its first international UN peacekeeping mission, with 109 soldiers embarking on a demining mission in Sudan. Prime Minister Hun Sen praised the deployment as a humanitarian endeavor and a symbol of Cambodia's growing regional and international influence. The troops, chosen from
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Ugandan soldiers from the Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) ambushed two groups of Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels in southern Sudan, killing three and capturing two rebels. The LRA, led by Joseph Kony, has been waging a 20-year rebellion against the Ugandan government, leaving over 1.
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Indonesia is deploying hundreds more troops to Papua province to prevent further unrest, following protests against US mining giant Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.'s massive gold mine. The protests escalated last week, resulting in the deaths of five security officers, including four members of the police paramilitary brigade.
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Critics, including Welsh MP Adam Price, have demanded a full investigation into the British government's alleged role in allowing the export of over 20,000 semi-automatic pistols to Iraq, which have likely fallen into the hands of al-Qaeda terrorists. The scandal has been likened to the Scott Inquiry,
