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Turkish troops killed in remote-controlled mine attack

Two Turkish soldiers have been killed after a mine exploded as a military convoy made its way through Sirnak province in southeast Turkey

Yemen

Yemen conflict: Hadi loyalists seize largest military base from Houthis

It is claimed fighters loyal to Yemen’s exiled president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi have seized the country’s largest military base from Houthi forces

Colombia

Colombia military plane crashes killing all eleven on board

Eleven Colombian military personnel have been killed after their plane suffered engine failure and crashed in the northern province of Cesar. The

France

Mistral: Deal or no deal between France and Russia?

President Francois Hollande has denied Russian reports that France has agreed to pay compensation for reneging on a deal to deliver two Mistral

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USA

US Marines face a reduction in numbers in the debate over defense cuts

The US Marines are caught in a war of political words, a conflict over cuts to the US military. Under the Budget Control Act of 2011 – bringing in

France

France and Russia 'reach Mistral compensation deal'

France has agreed a compensation deal with Russia for going back on an order to sell it two Mistral helicopter carriers, according to Russian media

Sweden

Submarine:Swedish Navy say wreck is not 2014 mystery sub

The Swedish navy says it is “quite certain” that a wreck discovered offshore has no connection with an alert over a suspected submarine incursion

Sweden

Sweden launches inquiry over discovery of suspect Russian sub

Turkey

Turkey and the US plan 'ISIL-free' buffer zone in northern Syria

Turkey’s military operations are continuing on two fronts – Syria and Iraq – as the country says it is protecting its borders. Having long called

Syria

Kurdish women fighting ISIL on the frontline

On the frontline between Kurdish fighters and Islamic State militants, a group of young women have mobilised. They have left their homes and dreams

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

Myanmar

Myanmar's 'free' election struggles to distance dictatorship

Hope for change in Myanmar is approaching a crucial test. The Southeast Asian nation is preparing for the first free national ballot since 1990. The

Afghanistan

US 'friendly fire' kills at least 10 Afghan troops

Security officials say 10 Afghan soldiers have been killed by a US airstrike in Logar province, around 50 kilometers south of Kabul. Five others were

Pakistan

First official attempt at peace talks to end conflict in Afghanistan

The first official peace talks have been held between the Taliban and the government.

France

Explosives stolen from French army base

A cache of explosives, detonators and grenades have been stolen from an army base in the south of France. The burglary happened despite heightened

Syria

Aleppo: Syrian Army says it has control of contested district of city

The Syrian army says it has taken control of a district in Aleppo City after an intense offensive by rebel groups

Egypt

Egypt hits back at 'Islamic State' militants in Sinai Peninsula

The funeral took place on Thursday for one of 17 Egyptian soldiers killed by Islamist militants in the Sinai Peninsula. A large crowd gathered for a

France

Two French soldiers suspended over alleged child abuse in Africa

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Indonesia: fatal crash of a military transport plane

Indonesia

Dozens killed as Indonesian military plane crashes on houses in Sumatra

An Indonesian military transport plane has crashed into a residential area in Sumatra, killing dozens of people according to reports. There was