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Yemen rattled by air raids as clashes spread

A wave of air raids rattled Yemen's crisis-hit capital Monday, witnesses said, as clashes between rebels and supporters of ex-president…

Staff Writer With AFP

YPG declares eastern Deir Ezzor free of ISIS at press conference with Russian officials

The mainly Kurdish Syrian YPG declared eastern Deir Ezzor free from Islamic State at a press conference with Russian military…

Fergus Kelly

De Mistura plans for Syrian parties to discuss elections next week

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura released a statement outlining 'points of commonalities' the Syrian parties in the Geneva talks

Joanne Stocker

Russian Navy plans over 500 military drills in 2018

Russia is planning more than 500 naval exercises next year, including joint drills with China and India, the Navy commander…

Joanne Stocker

US Marine Corps artillery battalion leaves Syria

More than 400 U.S. Marines who provided artillery support to the SDF have been ordered home from Syria and will…

Fergus Kelly

Romania signs agreement to purchase Patriot air defense system, Raytheon says

The government of Romania signed an agreement to purchase the Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System from the U.S.…

Fergus Kelly

Egypt air base deal bolsters Russia’s presence in Middle East

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev approved a draft agreement between Russia and Egypt on the mutual use of airspace and airfields…

Joanne Stocker

Philippines orders 6 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazil’s Embraer

The Philippines ordered six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft from Brazil's Embraer, the company said

Fergus Kelly

UK PM May pledges more counter-terror support during visit to Iraq

UK to spend £10 million over three years in Iraq to counter ISIS foreign fighter threat, develop border infrastructure, watch-lists…

Fergus Kelly

Orbital ATK shareholders approve $9 billion Northrop Grumman merger

Shareholders in rocket, missile and satellite manufacturer Orbital ATK overwhelmingly approved a merger with Northrop Grumman

Fergus Kelly