Australia's apology for military abuse rapped as rushed
Australia's apology to sex abuse victims in the military was criticised Tuesday as too rushed to allow the victims to witness it, even as it was welcomed as a necessary step.
S. Korea sacks Jill Kelley over Petraeus scandal
South Korea said Tuesday it was dismissing Jill Kelley, the Florida socialite at the heart of the scandal that brought down CIA chief David Petraeus, from her post as an "honorary consul".
China conducts first landing on aircraft carrier
China has conducted the first landing of a fighter jet on its new aircraft carrier in a move that extends Beijing's ability to project its growing military might in territorial disputes.
Syria rebels take loyalist Palestinian training camp: NGO
Syrian rebels on Sunday seized the training camp of a pro-regime Palestinian faction in Damascus province and took control of an arms depot after fierce clashes.
Australia apologises for sex abuse in military
The Australian government on Monday made a parliamentary apology to victims of abuse in the military and set up a compensation fund after hundreds of claims of rape and sexual assault.
Kazakhstan and Ukrainian Defense Ministers meet in Astana
Kazakhstan Defense Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov met with Defense Minister of Ukraine Dmitry Salamatin and Ukrainian military delegation in Astana.
Stung by shock Israel hit, Hamas response may be limited
Israel's surprise hit on Hamas's top military commander in Gaza may have enraged the enclave's Islamist rulers, but analysts said it was unlikely the movement would respond in a way which would lead to all-out war.
Petraeus sex scandal amuses Taliban
The sex scandal that has brought down CIA chief David Petraeus may be causing heartache in the Washington security establishment but the affair has prompted laughter among the Taliban.
Kazakhstan and Pakistan agreed on military cooperation
The memorandum of cooperation was signed at the meeting of Kazakhstan Defense Minister with the Ambassador of Pakistan to Kazakhstan.
Clinton says Pacific 'big enough for all of us'
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Thursday said the Pacific "is big enough for all of us" as the United States pushes for a more visible military role across the region to counter China.
Obama backs Allen over Petraeus sex scandal
President Barack Obama backed the commander of US forces in Afghanistan on Tuesday after the top general was dragged into the sex scandal that brought down CIA director David Petraeus.
N.Korea carries out tests for missiles: think tank
North Korea has conducted motor tests to improve its long-range missiles after a failed launch in April, a US think tank said Monday after reviewing new satellite images.
Lover's jealous emails led to CIA chief's downfall
The FBI uncovered the affair that led to the resignation of CIA chief David Petraeus while investigating threatening emails sent by his lover to a second woman.
Chinese sub-launched nuclear deterrent at hand
For the first time China is close to reaching a "credible" nuclear deterrent based on land-based, submarine-launched and air-dropped nuclear weapons.
UN orders global sanctions against Haqqani network
The UN Security Council on Monday ordered global sanctions against the Haqqani militant group in Afghanistan and its suicide attack mastermind.
Philippine communists kill four soldiers: military
The Philippine military said Monday communist rebels killed four unarmed soldiers in an ambush, further hurting efforts to revive stalled talks aimed at ending one of Asia's longest-running rebellions.
Russian inventor offered a 'super bullet' to Kazakhstan
This bullet shot from a common hunting rifle pierces the body armor that cannot be pierced by a bullet released from a sniper rifle.
Kazakhstan militarymen will study in China
Academic teaching staff of Chinese National University of National Defense visited Kazakhstan.
Tunisia extends state of emergency after attacks
Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki on Wednesday extended the country's state of emergency through January, continuing special intervention powers for the police and army after a recent series of Islamist attacks.
U.S. military academies recruiting healthy single Kazakhstan men
The Office of Military Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan invites young Kazakhstan men to take part in the contest for education in the U.S. military academies.