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World News

Newly-released video alleges Turkey is sending weapons to Syria

A video has emerged purporting to show artillery, hidden among medical supplies, in a convoy of trucks said to be operated by Turkish intelligence

USA

Texas biker shootout may be the beginning of all-out gang war

Russia

Russia reveals fearsome Armata tank in bid to gain battlefield advantage

Russia has just unveiled its new battle tank, the Armata T-14. The impressive piece of weaponry is one of the first visible signs of Russia’s 23

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Belgium

Grim centenary of first ever chemical weapons attack

It is the most solemn of centenaries….exactly 100 years since the first large-scale use of chemical weapons. Victims from World War One were

USA

Florida teen shoots dead 6-year-old brother and kills himself

In Florida a boy of six has been shot dead by his 13-year-old brother who then killed himself after an argument over food. The teenager also shot his

USA

47 US Senators may have undermined Iran nuclear talks, says Kerry

On the eve of fresh nuclear talks with Iran, US Secretary of State John Kerry expressed concern that a letter to Iran last week from 47 Republican

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia named 'world's biggest importer of weapons'

Saudi Arabia replaced India last year to become the biggest arms importer in the world, according to a new report on international defence spending

Colombia

Colombia and FARC agree on landmine removal deal

The Colombian government and FARC rebels have jointly agreed to remove landmines from the battlefield. It comes as a sign of progress in the

Syria

UN Security Council slams use of chlorine weapons in Syria

A US-backed resolution has been approved by 14 members, including Russia, while Venezuela abstained.

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Fighting rages near Debaltseve despite ceasefire deal

Ukraine

Locals brace for Ukraine troops to take back Vuhlehirsk

Ten kilometers from Debaltseve lies the small town of Vuhlehirsk captured by rebels earlier this month. Local residents now believe the Ukrainian

Ukraine

Ukraine forces and pro-Russian rebels trade ceasefire violation claims

Ukraine government forces remain dug-in, encircled by pro-Russian rebels, leaving a European brokered peace plan on the verge of collapse. Fighting

Ukraine

Rebels push on with their assault on Ukrainian government positions ahead of peace talks

More than 10 civilians and soldiers have been killed in rocket fire deep inside Ukrainian government-held territory on the eve of peace talks. The

Germany

Ukraine crisis: Hot topic provokes conflicting views at Munich Security Conference

The crisis in Ukraine tops the agenda as the three-day Munich Security Conference gets underway. Whether or not to provide Ukraine with weaponry is proving a contentious topic.

USA

Debate over brisk Christmas gun sales in US amid recent tragedies

Recent gun tragedies in the US raise the whole question of firearms ownership this Christmas.

USA

Delta worker smuggled guns onto flights from Atlanta to New York

Two men have been charged with smuggling firearms onto commercial airliners between Atlanta and New York.

Nigeria

Nigeria soldiers face death penalty for mutiny

A Nigerian court has sentenced 54 soldiers to death for refusing to fight Boko Haram Islamists. The men were found guilty of mutiny, refusing to help

USA

Sandy Hook families sue gun manufacturer two years on from mass school shooting

On the second anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school, families are suing the manufacturer of the gun used in the tragedy.

Kosovo

Guns destroyed in Kosovo security operation

The authorities in Kosovo have destroyed more than 2,000 rifles and small firearms as part of an effort to improve security in the Balkan country