NATO agrees to boost defences in eastern Europe
NATO defence ministers agreed to immediately set up six bases in eastern Europe and establish a spearhead force of 5,000 troops in response to Russian aggression.
After deadly shells, sorrow and chaos at Donetsk hospital
Residents of the Tekstylnyk district in east Ukraine rebel stronghold Donetsk have only tears and unanswered questions after a barrage of shells killed four people.
Greece defence minister reassures NATO over Russia ties
Greece's new government remains committed to its NATO role despite close ties with Russia that have worried its allies.
'No doubt' US will provide arms: Ukraine president
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko said he has "no doubt" the US will provide weapons for the fight against pro-Russian separatists.
Germany will not send arms to Ukraine: Merkel
Germany will not provide Ukraine with weapons to fight Russian-backed rebels in the east, Chancellor Angela Merkel said.
Fierce fighting rages for key Ukraine town
Battles raged between government forces and pro-Russian rebels for control of a strategic transport hub as the death toll mounted in east Ukraine.
US reconsidering arming Ukraine's forces: report
NATO's military commander and Obama administration officials appear to be moving toward supporting sending defensive weapons to Kiev.
Hezbollah head says not seeking new war but warns Israel
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said his Shiite militant group is not seeking confrontation with Israel.
Obama to request hike in US military budget: officials
President Barack Obama plans to ask for an increase in military spending in a proposed budget for 2016.
More than 1,000 children living rough in Donetsk
About 1,100 children are living rough in underground shelters in Ukraine's rebel-held eastern city of Donetsk.
NATO chief warns of returning jihadists threat
Visiting NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned authorities in mainly Muslim Kosovo of the danger posed by foreign fighters returning from Syria and Iraq.
Kazakhstan's army ranks 80th in Global Firepower Index
Kazakhstan’s army has been ranked 80th in the updated Global Firepower Index.
Ukraine cedes airport on one of bloodiest days of war
Ukrainian forces ceded a long-disputed airport to Russian-backed rebels as an upsurge in clashes killed nearly 50 people.
Russia pursuing 'occupation plan' in Ukraine: US envoy
Russia's latest actions in Ukraine are clear evidence that President Vladimir Putin is pursuing an "occupation plan" of Moscow's neighbor.
NATO says Russia has increased equipment flows into Ukraine
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said Russia had recently increased the flow of heavy arms and equipment into eastern Ukraine.
'Russian forces' attack Ukraine troops in separatist east
Ukraine accused Russian forces of attacking its soldiers fighting pro-Kremlin insurgents in the ex-Soviet republic's separatist east.
UN still awaiting Kabila go-ahead for DR Congo offensive
The United Nations is still waiting for President Joseph Kabila to sign off on a joint military plan to drive out rebels from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Brazil army concerned over gay hate crime bill: report
Brazil's military has voiced concern over a bill that would penalize homophobia and discrimination against gays.
Trilateral navy exercises with Kazakhstan's participation to take place on Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Russia will have joint naval exercises on the Caspian Sea.
Iraq asks Australian PM for more military aid
Iraqi Prime Ministe asked Australian counterpart Tony Abott to step up military assistance to aid Baghdad's fight against the Islamic State jihadist group.