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Afghanistan: U.S. army photographer captures blast that killed her and four others

Hilda Clayton, a 22-year-old U.

Afghanistan

US drops 'mother of all bombs' on Afghanistan

The US drops the so-called mother of all bombs onto a cave complex in Afghanistan.

Iraq

Iraq: battle for western Mosul hampered by ISIL tactics

The so-called Islamic State group now only controls less than a fifth of the territory it held in Iraq in 2014, according to an Iraqi military spokesman.

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Pentagon video of missile launch against Syrian airbase

The Pentagon has released a video of Tomahawk cruise missiles being launched from a Navy destroyer, aimed at a Syrian airfield.

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Syria

Weapon of choice: why the US uses Tomahawk missiles

The US' Tomahawk missile was first used in 1991 and is relied upon for land attacks. As many as 59 were fired at Syria on Friday morning.

USA

Trump boosts military budget by nearly 10%

President Donald trump has promised 54 extra billion dollars for the military in his first budget demand to Congress.

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Cobra Gold: a taste of the jungle

About 100 US Marines joined a “jungle survival” class on Friday (February 17) as part of a 10-day joint military exercise in Thailand designed to teach them the essence of how to survive in the tropic

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US not ready to collaborate with Russia militarily, says James Mattis

The US is not ready to work with Russia militarily, Defence Secretary James Mattis has said.

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Trump meets with troops

President Donald Trump shared a meal with US troops at US Central Command headquarters at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.

Poland

Poland welcomes 4,000 US troops as part of NATO deployment

It is seen as a show of force to Russia, which has slammed the move as a threat to its national security.

USA

Trump names James Mattis as US defence secretary

A spokesperson for the president-elect said no official decision has been made, although Mattis has been favourite for the job since Trump's election.

World News

Taliban bombs Bagram air base, fatalities reported

Taliban bombs Bagram air base

USA

Obama slows down US troop withdrawal in Afghanistan

The United States has shelved plans almost to halve the US force in Afghanistan by the end of the year.

USA

U.S. military repeals ban on transgender service members

The US Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter has lifted the Pentagon ban on transgender people serving openly in the United States military.

Japan

Okinawa rallies against US bases after woman's murder

In Japan, thousands of people have protested on the island of Okinawa against the presence of US military bases.

World News

Washington pays tribute to US military casualties at Memorial Day concert

Washington has staged a concert in the American tradition to commemorate Memorial Day, which honours military personnel who died serving the…

USA

First female combatant commander appointed in US

Breaking through the glass ceiling Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson has appointed to lead U.S. Northern Command, becoming the first female combatant

Iran

Iran's IRGC says has released detained US sailors

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it had released 10 members of the U.S. Navy.

USA

Accused army deserter Bowe Bergdahl appears in court

US army segeant Bowe Bergdahl, who has been charged with desertion, appeared before a court to ask for time on deciding whether a judge or a jury

USA

US Army decides Sgt Bowe Bergdahl will face court martial

The US Army has decided that Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl will face a court martial on charges that he walked away from his unit in Afghanistan. If