Sweden raises defence budget amid Russia concernsSweden will raise defence spending by 10.2 billion kronor for the period 2016 to 2020, the government said amid concerns over Russia's military resurgence.
NATO allies come to grips with Russia's 'hybrid warfare'NATO allies are scrambling to protect vulnerable Baltic partners from the threat of hybrid warfare, a Russian tactic that officials and experts say is based on deception rather than formal declaration of war.
UN chief seeks action on Syria sieges, barrel bombsDenouncing a business-as-usual approach to Syria, UN chief Ban Ki-moon called for urgent action to lift sieges on civilians and to end barrel bomb attacks.
New Pentagon chief could collide with White HouseAshton Carter was confirmed as US defense secretary, and he could soon find himself at odds with a White House that clashed with previous Pentagon chiefs.
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UN pulls support to DR Congo operationThe United Nations is temporarily pulling support to the Democratic Republic of Congo's planned military operation to drive out rebels.