Politics
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Jan- 2018 -8 January
German foreign minister says no large arms exports to Turkey until jailed journalist released
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said there would be no large-scale arms exports to Turkey unless a Turkish-German journalist is released from prison.
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5 January
China’s Xi tells army ‘don’t fear death’ in rare address
Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a blunt call for the country's military to be ready for war and unafraid to die defending the country
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4 January
US will suspend security aid to Pakistan
The United States is suspending security aid to Pakistan amid a dispute about the country's handling of terrorist networks.
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4 January
US and South Korea agree to delay Foal Eagle exercise until after Olympics
The United States and South Korea agreed to delay an annual military exercise until after the upcoming Winter Olympics to avoid possible tensions with North Korea.
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3 January
Norway suspends arms exports to UAE over Yemen war
Norway announced it has suspended arms and ammunition exports to the UAE because of the nation's involvement in the Yemen war.
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Dec- 2017 -23 December
Russia warns US decision to arm Ukraine encourages ‘new bloodshed’
Moscow warned Saturday that Washington was encouraging "new bloodshed" in eastern Ukraine by its decision to provide Kiev with lethal weapons.
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21 December
Russia and Turkey finalize S-400 air defense missile system deal
Russia says it has completed negotiations with Turkey for the sale of an S-400 air defence missile system, with delivery scheduled for late 2019.
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15 December
US Defense Secretary Mattis emphasizes diplomacy in dealing with Iran
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday he does not see the need for a stepped-up military posture against Iran.
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14 December
US will create a coalition to push back against Iran – Haley
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said Washington would establish a coalition to push back against Iran.
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12 December
NATO extends Secretary General Stoltenberg’s mandate until 2020
NATO has extended Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's mandate until September 2020, the alliance said
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