Aleppo commander's struggle for 'clean rebellion'
With the thud of heavy machine guns, the whipping sound of sniper rounds and the smell of cordite filling the midnight darkness, the rebels almost didn't notice her veiled figure turning the corner.
PHOTO: Military helicopter Mi-17 crashes near Astana killing 4
A Mi-17 helicopter crashed at about 8 a.m. today while performing training flights near Astana airport.
Shell paid Nigeria millions to guard oil facilities: group
An oil industry watchdog said Monday that Shell paid Nigeria's military and police $65 million over two years to secure company facilities, alleging the firm had bankrolled forces widely accused of rights abuses.
US says new Egypt defense minister wants close ties
The new defense minister appointed by Egypt's Islamist president has pledged to uphold the strong military ties between Cairo and Washington.
British military will take 2 years to get over Games: planner
Britain's military will take two years to return to normal after it was called upon to provide 18,000 troops for the London Olympics, the chief planner warned in an interview published Tuesday.
American militarymen will get treatment with stem cells in Astana
Treatment of American patients in the Center is held as pat of the Achievement of Global Leadership project. First patients arrived in 2010.
Vietnam, US begin historic Agent Orange cleanup
From deformed infants to grandparents with cancer, families near Vietnam's Danang Airbase have long blamed the toxic legacy of war for their ills.
N. Korea's first lady displays Dior-style handbag
North Korea's young first lady has been pictured sporting what appears to be a Christian Dior handbag, in stark contrast to widespread shortages elsewhere in the impoverished nation.
Chinese state media blast US over sea criticism
China's state-controlled media lashed out at the United States on Monday, accusing Washington of "trouble-making" over criticism of Beijing's claims to a wide swathe of the disputed South China Sea.
Iran unfazed by Israeli, US threats of force: Netanyahu
US and Israeli threats of a military strike have done nothing to stop Iran's pursuit of a nuclear capability, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said in talks with US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta.
With Islamists gone, Somali displaced make fragile recovery
Afgoye was once a byword for misery; controlled by Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab fighters, the region, long hit by famine, was dubbed the world's largest camp for displaced people.
Russia in talks on 'Cuba, Vietnam' naval bases: admiral
Russia is holding talks about opening naval bases in Moscow's Soviet-era allies Cuba and Vietnam as well as the Seychelles.
US admiral says raid was 'easiest' part of bin Laden op
The US military raid that killed Osama bin Laden was the "easiest" of three steps that led to the Al-Qaeda chief's death, the special forces commander who supervised the clandestine mission has said.
Chelakh withdrew his plea of guilty
Vladislav Chelakh suspected of murdering 15 fellow militarymen at Arkankergen border post has withdrawn his plea of guilty.
US soldiers punished over Colombia prostitution scandal
Ten US military personnel involved in the prostitution scandal that overshadowed President Barack Obama's trip to a regional summit in April in Colombia have been punished but not dismissed.
Leaks have caused 'damage' to US security: lawmaker
Top US military officials believe recent high-profile leaks of classified information have caused "damage" to national security operations, US lawmakers said Thursday after a closed-door hearing.
Kim eyes reform in purge of N. Korea old guard: analysts
North Korea's young leader has been purging older generals in an attempt to curb the power of the 1.2-million-strong military and potentially open the way for economic reforms, analysts said Thursday.
Clinton urges Egypt's military to support transition
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Sunday with Egypt's top military leader urging him to support a transition to civilian rule amid fears that the promise of hard-won freedoms could be slipping away.
Afghan wedding suicide attack kills prominent MP
A suicide bomber killed a prominent Afghan lawmaker and 12 other people at his daughter's wedding party in the north of the country Saturday.
Probe finds 'shocking' abuse in Australian military
A damning report on the Australian military Tuesday detailed 24 allegations of rape that never went to trial and other claims that Defence Minister Stephen Smith admitted would "shock" people.
