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Belgium

Nato ready to send troops to defend Turkey, says Stoltenberg

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that "NATO is ready and able to defend all allies, including Turkey against any threat" as the organisation meets in Brussels to assess Russia's military build-

Syria

Russia defends Syria air strikes, adding US strategy is 'flawed'

On the diplomatic front, Russia has mounted a firm defence of its air strikes in Syria. President Vladimir Putin told a cabinet meeting that the

Syria

McCain claims Russian air strikes hit US-backed Syrian rebels

The US Senator John McCain has accused Russia of targeting Free Syrian Army rebel recruits backed by Washington. In an interview with CNN, McCain

Syria

Russian fighter jets step up attacks on Syrian insurgents

Russian warplanes have carried out more bombings of rebel positions in Syria for a second day. The Russian defence ministry has released footage to

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Syria

Nato expresses 'concern' over Russia's role in Syria

As Russian cargo planes touch down in Syria, Nato has expressed concern over Moscow’s role in the country. According to Russian authorities the two

Hungary

Hungary deploys thousands of soldiers to border with Serbia

Nearly four-thousand soldiers have been deployed to Hungary’s border with Serbia to help police, amid a continued influx of migrants. The military

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USA

Chelsea Manning found guilty in contraband case but escapes solitary confinement

Syria

At least 80 reported dead in Syrian-government airstrikes near Damascus

Reports suggest Syrian government airstrikes northeast of the capital have killed at least 80 people. Images taken from social media purport to show

Turkey

Turkish soldiers killed in clashes between army and PKK fighters

Iraq

Iraq: US Defense Secretary makes surprise visit

The US Defense Secretary has made a surprise visit to Baghdad. Ash Carter is in Iraq to assess the progress on plans for an offensive to retake the

Mexico

Violent clashes ahead of Mexico's mid-term elections

A day ahead of midterm elections in Mexico anti-Government protesters have violently clashed with police. The government has moved some 40,000

Russia

Putin classifies Russian troop deaths during peacetime a state secret

Russian President Vladimir Putin has classified deaths of Russian troops in peacetime a state secret. The move comes as Moscow stands accused of

Tunisia

Tunisian soldier goes on deadly rampage at Tunis base

Tunisian authorities say “family problems” led to a soldier shooting dead seven people at a military base in Bouchoucha in the capital, Tunis on

Burundi

Battle for power continues after attempted coup in Burundi

Sporadic gunfire rings out in the Burundi capital as rival forces fight for control of Bujumbura after an attempted coup

Japan

Japan cabinet approves draft laws to expand military role

Japan's cabinet has approved bills which would trigger a dramatic shift in security policy, allowing the military to fight overseas for the first time since World War II.

Burundi

Confusion reigns in Burundi over success of coup attempt

Locals run for cover on the deserted streets of the Burundi capital. Clashes which erupted overnight between troops loyal to the president and those

Burundi

Celebrations in Burundi as army general attempts coup against president

Demonstrations had been taking place for weeks over the president's plans to run for a third five-year term

Burundi

Burundi journalist describes 'atmosphere of joy'

A Burundi journalist has told euronews that there is an “atmosphere of joy” in the streets, after a general claimed to have deposed President Pierre

Burundi

Army general announces ousting of Burundi's president

Demonstrations had been taking place for weeks over the president's plans to run for a third five-year term