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Russia arms deal marks ever widening gap between NATO and Turkey

September 13, 2017

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Despite, or in spite, of its NATO allies’ objections Turkey has proceeded with the purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system.

The solution to North Korea won’t come from a tweet

September 5, 2017

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North Korea (‘DPRK’) announced it has tested a new ‘hydrogen bomb’ as its sixth test to date in the development of a

A Different Perspective of the US-North Korea Conflict – China’s Media Coverage

August 29, 2017

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While covering the tension between the U.S. and North Korea, Chinese media emphasizes three principles in general: denuclearization and stabilization on the

Rohingya Muslim militants wage coordinated attack against police, army base

August 25, 2017

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Rakhine, Myanmar, LC The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) has claimed responsibility for the coordinated attack of upwards of 30 police posts

Remains of a number of USS John S. McCain Sailors located

August 22, 2017

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CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Republic Of Singapore Remains belonging to some of the 10 missing Sailors aboard the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) have

Image The Indian courts end the "triple talaq" divorce law for Muslim women

India Supreme Court ends ‘triple talaq’ divorce law for Muslim women

August 22, 2017

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New Delhi, India [LC] India’s Supreme Court has blocked a Muslim “triple talaq” divorce law until the government issues new legislation. For

Turkey to refuse teaching evolution in schools

August 22, 2017

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Turkey’s new school curriculum, which goes into effect this autumn, will no longer include evolution as part of its teachings. Instead the

Bloodiest week in the Philippines’ War on Drugs

August 21, 2017

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Manila, Philippines [LC] Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Manila today to condemn the killing of a 17-year-old student,

U.S. and South Korea to proceed with joint military exercises, Ulchi-Freedom Guardian

August 17, 2017

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BEIJING, LC The United States and South Korea will proceed with joint military exercises next week, a U.S. military official said on

Political reform and the entrenched power of China’s military

August 9, 2017

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China’s President Xi has succeeded in breaking the power of China’s historic military companies and asserting control over its military. As a result,

The G20 Summit, testing America’s relevance in a Trump world

July 8, 2017

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Op-Ed: The G20 Summit is a week of the New World Order on display. The G20 Summit is in full swing in

Legendary U.S. General Edward L. Rowny looks forward and back at the Korean conflict

May 20, 2017

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Lt. Gen. (ret.) Edward L. Rowny, a Commander in the Korean War and General MacArthur’s Spokesman, having also served as Chief Negotiator for

A Realistic Western Response to North Korea

May 8, 2017

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To understand the reasoning and logic behind North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons requires a hard look at the political origins and

Afghanistan: SecDef Mattis addresses Russia-Taliban connection

April 26, 2017

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KABUL, AFGHANISTAN (LC – CENTRAL ASIA) Defense Secretary James Mattis addressed claims that Russia is supplying the Taliban with weapons, during a press

US, Japan prepare for North Korea nuclear testing; ‘sniffer’ aircraft deployed

April 11, 2017

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The WC-135 Constant Phoenix, America’s nuclear “sniffer” aircraft is deploying to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. Nikkei Asian Review reports that

China, North Korea tensions rise after a week of escalation

March 14, 2017

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Escalation began last week after North Korea tested four medium range missiles, in response to annual U.S. and South Korea joint military exercises. Over the following