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NATO 'very closely' watching Russian influence in Balkans
Feb 02, 2017 (AFP)
NATO is "very closely" monitoring the "increased" influence of Russia in the Western Balkans, alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned Wednesday. He s...
Hardball in US Senate amid boycotts, rule changes on nominees
Feb 02, 2017 (AFP)
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency advanced Thursday to the full Senate for a vote after Republicans rammed his nominatio...
Global alarm over Ukraine fighting as death toll hits 19
Feb 01, 2017 (AFP)
The death toll from the latest escalation in fighting in Ukraine rose to 19 on Wednesday as international alarm rang out over the spike in bloodshed in the Euro...
New Pentagon chief seeks to underscore alliances with Japan, S.Korea
Feb 01, 2017 (AFP)
New Pentagon chief James Mattis on Wednesday heads to South Korea and Japan, where he will seek to reassure the key US allies about American security commitment...
Joshua, the Hong Kong teen taking on the might of China
Feb 01, 2017 (AFP)
A scrawny millennial with gaunt features and a studious frown, Joshua Wong looks like he'd struggle to take on a large steak, let alone the might of Communist C...
Democrats target Trump security advisor Flynn over Russia payments
Feb 01, 2017 (AFP)
Top US Democrats said Tuesday that White House National Security Advisor Mike Flynn may have violated the law in taking payments from Russia's RT television to ...
Russian government rules out defense spending cuts
Jan 31, 2017 (UPI)
The Russian government has no plans to scale back defense spending in the coming years, according state media reports. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev re...
Philippines' Duterte wants China sea patrols to stop kidnappings
Jan 31, 2017 (AFP)
President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday he has asked China to send sea patrols to help stop Islamic militants abducting sailors and attacking vessels off the sou...
NATO, Trump both want dialogue with Russia: Stoltenberg
Jan 31, 2017 (AFP)
US President Donald Trump and NATO both agree on the need for dialogue with Russia from a position of strength, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday. Tr...
Poland's leader hails 'historic' presence of US troops
Jan 30, 2017 (AFP)
Polish President Andrzej Duda on Monday hailed the "historic" presence of US soldiers on his country's soil, saying it would reinforce Poland's security within ...
In one week, Trump shakes up Washington and the world
Jan 29, 2017 (AFP)
Donald Trump hurtled through his first week in power, punching out at critics, dishing up "alternative facts," polarizing public opinion and making good on an e...
Greek, Turkish warships in brief faceoff near Greek islets
Jan 29, 2017 (AFP)
Greek and Turkish warships were involved Sunday in a brief faceoff near a group of disputed Greek islets in the Aegean, coinciding with renewed tensions between...
Trump, Merkel agree on NATO's 'fundamental importance'
Jan 28, 2017 (AFP)
President Donald Trump and Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed Saturday on NATO's "fundamental importance," the White House said, despite the American leade...
Top general resigns in NATO member Poland
Jan 27, 2017 (AFP)
Poland's top general resigned on Friday, the latest senior military figure to quit at a time when US and NATO troops are deploying in the country to reinforce t...
Mattis assures European counterparts over NATO
Jan 27, 2017 (AFP)
US Defense Secretary James Mattis has assured European counterparts about Washington's commitment to NATO, officials said Friday, as President Donald Trump plan...
NATO says Montenegro membership to send 'clear signal'
Jan 26, 2017 (AFP)
Montenegro's NATO membership will send a strong signal of commitment to regional security, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday, amid growing Wester...
Trump aide: media is 'opposition,' should shut up
Jan 26, 2017 (AFP)
A top aide to President Donald Trump is blasting the news media as the "opposition," saying it should "keep its mouth shut" after being humiliated by failing to...
New Pentagon chief to visit Japan, South Korea next month
Jan 25, 2017 (AFP)
US Defense Secretary James Mattis plans to travel to Japan and South Korea next month on his first trip as the Pentagon's new chief, a spokesman said Wednesday....
US faces stiff China pushback in S. China Sea
Jan 25, 2017 (AFP)
If Donald Trump's hawkish new administration follows through on threats and tries to cut Beijing off from artificial islands in the South China Sea, it could fa...
Pentagon chief vows 'unshakeable commitment' to NATO
Jan 24, 2017 (AFP)
US Secretary of Defense James Mattis reassured NATO allies on Monday that Washington had an "unshakeable commitment" to the military alliance, despite President...
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