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31 July

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot (L) give a press conference in Tel Aviv, on December 4, 2018.

Countdown to Israeli Action on Iran

The damage after mysterious explosions at Iran's nuclear facilities might turn back time on the country's 'break out' clock, but if not Israel might have to consider military action.

31 July

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

One Marine Dead, 8 Missing After Accident off California

At least one Marine has died and eight others remained missing Friday after an accident involving an amphibious assault vehicle off the California coast, the US military announced.

31 July

Africa

Democratic Republic of Congo soldiers march on December 31, 2013 in Eringeti towards the front line in Beni to fight against the Allied Democratic Forces.

Staff Writer With AFP

Drunk Soldier in Eastern DR Congo Shoots Dead at Least 12 Civilians: Sources

A drunken soldier in DR Congo's troubled east opened fire on passers-by killing at least 12 people, including a two-year-old girl, sources said Friday.

31 July

Americas

A US flag is pictured on a soldier's uniform during an artillery live fire event by the US Army Europe's 41st Field Artillery Brigade at the military training area in Grafenwoehr, southern Germany, on March 4, 2020.

Staff Writer With AFP

Poland Says US to Deploy Troops on Eastern Border

Washington will deploy at least 1,000 soldiers in Poland and oversee forces on NATO's eastern flank, Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said Friday after the US announced a massive troop pullout from Germany.

31 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Al-Qaeda-Linked Group Claims Attack on French Forces in Mali

Al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadists in Mali claimed responsibility on Thursday for a suicide raid on French forces in the north of the Sahel state this month, which left one soldier dead.

30 July

Middle East

Taliban car bomb in Shash Darak area of Kabul, Afghanistan

Staff Writer With AFP

Car Bomb Kills at Least 17 in Afghanistan Ahead of Ceasefire

At least 17 people were killed in a car bomb explosion in an Afghan city on Thursday as crowds shopped for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, officials and a medic said.

30 July

Commentary

Lind up Zastava M70 assault rifle made in former Yugoslavia

Joel Fraser

How Yugoslavia’s Military-Grade Weapons Haunt Western Europe

It’s been almost 20 years since the Yugoslav Wars ended, but for Western Europe, the shadow of the wars continues to haunt with military-grade weapons that have found their way west.

30 July

Africa

A mother mourns the death of her two sons after ADF militia targeted the DR Congo's northeast region of Beni

Staff Writer With AFP

Eight Killed in Militia Attacks in Eastern DR Congo

Seven civilians and a soldier have been killed in two assaults by the notorious ADF militia in the Beni region of eastern DR Congo, local sources said on Thursday.

30 July

Asia Pacific

China's Liaoning aircraft carrier (C) sailing during a drill in the South China Sea, April 18, 2018. Photo: AFP/Getty Images

Staff Writer With AFP

China Conducts Military Drills in South China Sea

Beijing recently conducted "high-intensity" naval exercises in the South China Sea, China's defense ministry said Thursday, as tensions grow over the Asian power's maneuvers in the contested waters.

30 July

Africa