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India agrees to buy French Rafale fighters
India has signed a deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France to rebuild its ageing fleet.India has signed a deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France to rebuild its ageing fleet.
North Korea successfully tests high-powered rocket engine
North Korea has announced the testing of a new high-powered rocket engine for a geo-stationary satellite.North Korea has announced the testing of a new high-powered rocket engine for a geo-stationary satellite.
Fourth death in spate of attacks on Israelis
Israeli forces have shot dead a Palestinian who they say stabbed and wounded a soldier in the West Bank. There has been no immediate comment from Palestinian officials about Saturday's attack.Israeli forces have shot dead a Palestinian who they say stabbed and wounded a soldier in the West Bank. There has been no immediate comment from Palestinian officials about Saturday's attack.
France delivers second Mistral helicopter carrier to Egypt
France has delivered a second Mistral helicopter carrier to Egypt as part of a $1bn deal signed last year.France has delivered a second Mistral helicopter carrier to Egypt as part of a $1bn deal signed last year.
Ukraine: accusations of ceasefire violations hours after truce
Germany’s Frank-Walter Steinmeier and France’s Jean Marc Ayrault visited eastern Ukraine on Thursday, hours after Russian-backed separatists and Kiev agreed to a new unilateral…Germany’s Frank-Walter Steinmeier and France’s Jean Marc Ayrault visited eastern Ukraine on Thursday, hours after Russian-backed separatists and Kiev agreed to a new unilateral…
US agrees a record military aid package to Israel
After 10 months of talking, Washington has agreed a record 38 billion dollar military aid package for Israel.After 10 months of talking, Washington has agreed a record 38 billion dollar military aid package for Israel.
UK intervention in Libya based on 'flawed intelligence', MPs release damning report
Britain’s intervention in Libya in 2011 was based on ‘flawed intelligence’ and hastened the country’s spiral into political and economic chaos.Britain’s intervention in Libya in 2011 was based on ‘flawed intelligence’ and hastened the country’s spiral into political and economic chaos.
Israel set to sign record US military aid deal -media
At least 33 billion euros of aid is set to pour into Israel over a decade, according to media reports.At least 33 billion euros of aid is set to pour into Israel over a decade, according to media reports.
Show of force: US B-1 bombers fly over South Korea after North's nuclear test
Two US B-1 bombers have flown over South Korea.Two US B-1 bombers have flown over South Korea.
Syria says downed Israeli aircraft, Israel denies
The Syrian army was said to have downed an Israeli warplane and a drone on Tuesday, but Israel promptly denied the report.The Syrian army was said to have downed an Israeli warplane and a drone on Tuesday, but Israel promptly denied the report.
Civilians reported killed by 'Saudi-led coalition airstrike' in Yemen
At least nine civilians including four children have been killed in Yemen in an air-strike near the capital Sanaa, according to local residents.At least nine civilians including four children have been killed in Yemen in an air-strike near the capital Sanaa, according to local residents.
Is peace possible in Afghanistan? Tales from a country torn apart by war
Many Afghan nationals worked with the international forces in Kabul and elsewhere following the September 11 attacks in New York.Many Afghan nationals worked with the international forces in Kabul and elsewhere following the September 11 attacks in New York.
Syria opposition says Russia-US plan to end war must be like its own
The main body representing Syrian opposition groups has set out its plan to end the war under which President al-Assad would step down after six months of talks.The main body representing Syrian opposition groups has set out its plan to end the war under which President al-Assad would step down after six months of talks.
Japan strongly condemns latest North Korean missile launch
North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, according to the South Korean military.North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, according to the South Korean military.
Australia to expand anti-ISIL campaign in Iraq and Syria
Australia is to expand air strikes on ISIL – but must change its law first.Australia is to expand air strikes on ISIL – but must change its law first.
Lithuania creates fake town to help prepare for a military invasion
A new town has sprung up in Lithuania.A new town has sprung up in Lithuania.
Security protocol breach resulted in missile misfire, Taiwan says
Taiwan’s defence ministry has admitted the misfiring of a missile last month was caused by a failure in security protocol.Taiwan’s defence ministry has admitted the misfiring of a missile last month was caused by a failure in security protocol.
Iran deploys air defence missiles at Fordo nuclear site
State media in Iran says the army has begun deploying a Russian supplied S-300 air missile defence system around the Fordo nuclear facility.State media in Iran says the army has begun deploying a Russian supplied S-300 air missile defence system around the Fordo nuclear facility.
Military Music Festival wows Moscow
The International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower”, one of the world’s three largest military tattoos, lowered its curtain on Saturday night in Moscow.The International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower”, one of the world’s three largest military tattoos, lowered its curtain on Saturday night in Moscow.
Eight soldiers killed in Paraguay by suspected rebel group
Eight soldiers have been killed in Paraguay after their squad was ambushed by suspected rebels from the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP).Eight soldiers have been killed in Paraguay after their squad was ambushed by suspected rebels from the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP).
Syria: evacuation of civilians and rebels in Daraya continues
Syrian civilians and opposition fighters have continued to evacuate Daraya for a second day.Syrian civilians and opposition fighters have continued to evacuate Daraya for a second day.
French submarine builder DCNS scuppered by leaks
Secret details of DCNS's Scorpene submarines have been leaked in an apparent case of industrial espionage which could have major financial consequences for the French military contractor.Secret details of DCNS's Scorpene submarines have been leaked in an apparent case of industrial espionage which could have major financial consequences for the French military contractor.
Greece: Turkish coup suspect soldiers 'fear for their lives' if sent home
Eight Turkish soldiers who fled to Greece after last month’s failed military coup in their homeland, say they fear execution if they are sent back.Eight Turkish soldiers who fled to Greece after last month’s failed military coup in their homeland, say they fear execution if they are sent back.
Turkey's fighting talk ups ante in Syria's long and complex war
Turkey is upping the ante against ISIL, with Ankara saying its “ready to do what it takes” to drive the militants out.Turkey is upping the ante against ISIL, with Ankara saying its “ready to do what it takes” to drive the militants out.
Russian jets leave Iran for Syria sorties
The Russian Defence Ministry released a video showing jets taking off from an airbase in Iran.The Russian Defence Ministry released a video showing jets taking off from an airbase in Iran.
Are Kurdish peace talks finished forever?
Turkey has again been rocked by deadly bombings, with the Kurds are being blamed for the latest attacks in the south-east.Turkey has again been rocked by deadly bombings, with the Kurds are being blamed for the latest attacks in the south-east.
Three separate bomb blasts in Turkey kill 11 and injure more than 200
Nearly a dozen people have been killed and more than 200 wounded in Turkey following multiple blasts in the south east of the country.Nearly a dozen people have been killed and more than 200 wounded in Turkey following multiple blasts in the south east of the country.
Coalition airstrikes kill 20 in Sanaa after four-month respite
At least 20 people, mostly young women, have been killed following Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen.At least 20 people, mostly young women, have been killed following Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen.
Turkey's most wanted man
Fetullah Gulen is Turkey’s most wanted man, at least according to its President Tayyip Rejep Erdogan.Fetullah Gulen is Turkey’s most wanted man, at least according to its President Tayyip Rejep Erdogan.
In Libya, hope for more US airstrikes to retake ISIL-held Sirte
The US is launching precision air strikes against ISIL targets in the coastal city.The US is launching precision air strikes against ISIL targets in the coastal city.