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Biden orders strike on Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops injured in drone attack in Iraq
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden ordered the U.S. military to carry out retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three…
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South Korea’s military: North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward eastern waters
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Sunday fired a short-range ballistic missile into the sea, South Korea said, in…
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Confederate memorial to be removed in coming days from Arlington National Cemetery
ARLINGTON, Va. — A Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming…
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US and Britain say their navies shot down 15 attack drones over the Red Sea
LONDON — A U.S. warship shot down 14 suspected attack drones over the Red Sea on Saturday, and a Royal…
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Putin says some 244,000 Russian troops are fighting in Ukraine, offering rare detail
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed that there would be no peace in Ukraine until his goals are achieved…
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A rocket attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, causing minor damage, no casualties
BAGHDAD — A rocket attack at the sprawling U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Friday morning caused minor material damage but no…
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NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal
STOCKHOLM — On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington that will allow…
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Pentagon forges new high-tech agreement with Australia, United Kingdom, aimed at countering China
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — From underwater drones to electronic warfare, the U.S. is expanding its high-tech military cooperation with Australia…
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Japan concerned about US Osprey aircraft continuing to fly without details of crash
TOKYO — Japan’s top government spokesperson expressed concern on Friday that the U.S. military is continuing to fly Osprey aircraft…
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