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

01/10/2015

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

13/09/2015

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

12/09/2015

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01/09/2015

USA

Chelsea Manning found guilty in contraband case but escapes solitary confinement

19/08/2015

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

16/08/2015

Turkey

Turkish soldiers killed in clashes between army and PKK fighters

14/08/2015

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

23/07/2015

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

07/06/2015

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

28/05/2015

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

25/05/2015

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

14/05/2015

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.

14/05/2015

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

14/05/2015

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

13/05/2015

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

13/05/2015

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

13/05/2015

Burundi

Army general attempts coup against Burundi's president

Burundi army general Godefroid Niyombare says he has dismissed President Pierre Nkurunziza

13/05/2015

Iraq

Iraqi forces '72 hours' away from centre of ISIL-held Tikrit

Iraqi military officials say they expect to reach the centre of Tikrit in 72 hours. Backed by their mainly Shi’ite militia allies, forces have been

14/03/2015

Nigeria

Boko Haram on the run as Nigerian army retakes Baga

Under the combined pressure of forces from Chad, Cameroon and Nigeria Islamic extremists Boko Haram are not having things all their own way. The

14/03/2015