News about Military
UN Security Council approves Mali intervention force
The UN Security Council on Thursday unanimously approved sending an African-led military force to help reconquer northern Mali from Islamist militants.
22 December 2012 13:48
Libya ex-leader accused of power abuse in murder case, bailed
Libyan military prosecutors on Tuesday accused ex-leader Mustafa Abdel Jalil of abusing his power, after grilling him over the death of a general who led rebels last year.
13 December 2012 12:01
US report faults Pakistan over Afghan war
Despite an easing of tensions with the United States, Pakistan is persistently undermining security in Afghanistan by permitting safe havens for insurgents.
12 December 2012 14:47
Kazakhstan enhances cooperation with Chana's major defense companies
Kazakhstan Defense Minister met with Chinese Minister of National Defense and management of the Central Military Commission in China.
10 December 2012 17:13
Russian warships made call in Syrian port: reports
Two Russian warships have made a rare call at Russia's controversial Mediterranean naval base in Syria to resupply and refuel.
06 December 2012 11:33
At least 20 FARC rebels killed in Colombia: army
At least 20 leftist rebels were killed in Colombia after the military launched bombing strikes against their camp in Narino province, near the border with Ecuador.
03 December 2012 17:52
WikiLeaks suspect tells court of his despair in 'cage'
WikiLeaks suspect Bradley Manning, testifying for the first time, said Thursday he struggled to persuade the military to lift a strict "suicide watch" during his detention but admitted he had contemplated taking his life at one point.
01 December 2012 11:32
Largest 'dirty war' trial opens in Argentina
A trial involving almost 800 cases of human rights abuses during Argentina's 1976-1983 military junta got under way Wednesday, chronicling the use of torture and murder during the dictatorship.
30 November 2012 15:18
New page in Syria war as rebel missiles hit aircraft
In less than 24 hours, rebels used surface-to-air missiles to strike down two aircraft in northern Syria, marking a turning point in their war with forces of President Bashar al-Assad.
30 November 2012 10:22
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.
28 November 2012 15:17
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".
28 November 2012 10:41
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.
27 November 2012 11:56
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.
26 November 2012 17:56
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.
26 November 2012 10:45
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.
19 November 2012 18:44
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.
16 November 2012 17:36
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.
16 November 2012 13:28
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.
16 November 2012 10:07
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.
15 November 2012 18:49
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.
15 November 2012 11:21