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Clashes as Iran exiles claim dozens dead in Iraq raid Clashes and explosions were reported in a camp housing Iranian exiles, with the group claiming Iraqi troops killed more than 50 of their members, charges officials steadfastly denied.

02 September 2013

Hagel suggests US moving forces closer to Syria, Obama cautious US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday strongly suggested the Pentagon was moving forces into place ahead of possible military action against Syria, even as President Barack Obama voiced caution.

25 August 2013

Ex-NATO chief: 15,000 troops should stay in Afghanistan The United States and its allies should immediately announce how many troops will stay on in Afghanistan after 2014.

16 August 2013

Afghan customs fines hike cost of US military pullout A customs dispute between the Afghan and US governments has disrupted the withdrawal of American military equipment, dramatically inflating the cost of the drawdown.

20 July 2013

UN says special force ready to fight Congo rebels The United Nations said Thursday it is ready to send troops into battle against rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after demonstrators accused peacekeepers of being too weak.

19 July 2013

DR Congo says 130 dead in clashes between army, rebels Fighting between troops and rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 130 people including 10 soldiers, the government said Monday, the deadliest clashes in months.

16 July 2013

US considering speeding up Afghan pullout: report The United States is seriously considering speeding up the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan because of frustration with President Hamid Karzai.

10 July 2013

Fiji confirms another 380 UN peacekeepers for Golan Fiji has announced it will send a further 380 troops to join a UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights, lifting the Pacific nation's contribution to 562.

09 July 2013

UN peacekeepers take over ahead of Mali polls United Nations peacekeepers prepared to take over from African troops in Mali with a mission to ensure stability in the conflict-scarred nation just four weeks ahead of crucial elections.

01 July 2013

Kerry looks to ease India concerns on Afghanistan Secretary of State John Kerry will Monday try to ease India's concerns about the impending withdrawal of US troops from war-torn Afghanistan as he embraces a greater role for the regional power.

24 June 2013

Afghan forces take over security from NATO Afghan forces took control of security across the country on Tuesday, marking a major milestone as US-led combat troops prepare to withdraw after 12 years of fighting the Taliban.

19 June 2013

Mexico deploys thousands of troops to crime-torn state Mexico deployed thousands of extra troops to the western state of Michoacan on Monday in a bid to tamp down drug cartel violence amid the emergence of vigilante groups.

21 May 2013

Afghan leader to push for Indian military aid Afghan President Hamid Karzai will try to secure more military aid in talks with Indian leaders on Tuesday as he looks to beef up his security forces after international troops pull out next year.

21 May 2013

India, China begin withdrawing troops from border India and China have starting withdrawing troops from a disputed area in the Himalayas to resolve a row that has strained ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

06 May 2013

'Massacre' feared as Syria war comes to port city Syrian troops Friday bombarded Sunni areas of the Mediterranean city of Banias, a monitoring group said, warning of a new "massacre".

05 May 2013

Obama does 'not foresee' US troops in Syria President Barack Obama came close Friday to ruling out deploying US troops to Syria, saying he did not foresee a scenario in which that would be beneficial to the United States or Syria.

04 May 2013

187 dead, 77 injured after fierce Nigeria clashes Heavy fighting between Nigerian troops and suspected Islamist insurgents has killed 187 people, including scores of civilians, while massive blazes left nearly half the town destroyed.

23 April 2013

EU gives oil boost to Syria rebels Syrian rebels fighting President President Bashar al-Assad's troops won a fresh boost Monday when the European Union eased its oil embargo to let them exploit the resources they control.

23 April 2013

Australian troops join S. Korea-US landing drill Australian combat troops have for the first time taken part in annual South Korea-US joint military drills.

20 April 2013

Taiwan shows force in biggest live-fire drill since 2008 Taiwan staged its biggest live-fire drill since 2008 Wednesday, in an operation involving more than 7000 troops that simulated a Chinese attack as its leader warned of Beijing's arms build-up.

17 April 2013

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