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Afghanistan Becoming "A Failed State" Where Al Qaeda Will Thrive, Britain Warns
Afghanistan is spiralling into a failed state and a civil war in which militant groups such as al Qaeda will thrive and likely pose a threat again to the West, Britain's defence minister said on Friday.
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John Kerry Takes Syria Strikes Cooperation Proposal To Russia
US Secretary of State John Kerry took a proposal to boost military and intelligence cooperation against ISIS and al Qaeda in Syria to Moscow on Thursday, despite doubts among U.S. defence and intelligence officials.
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Al Shabaab Militants Attack Somali Army Base, Say Dozens Dead
Al Shabaab fighters attacked a remote Somali army base and entered a nearby town close to the border with Kenya today, saying they had killed dozens of Kenyan soldiers in an African Union force supporting the government during the assault.
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Pakistan Says Has Eliminated Uighur Militants From Territory
Pakistan has eliminated all members of the Uighur militant group the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) from its territory, but must remain vigilant to ensure they don't return, the country's defence minister said in Beijing today.
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Ahmed Mukhtar Denies Pak Leadership Knew About Osama bin Laden's Presence
In a U-turn from his earlier remark, Pakistan's former defence minister Ahmed Mukhtar on Wednesday denied that top civilian and military leadership had knowledge of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's presence in the country.
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Asif Ali Zardari, Army Chief Knew Osama bin Laden Was in Abbottabad: Former Pakistan Minister
Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership knew about Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's presence in the country much before the US Navy SEALs killed him in a raid in 2011, the then defence minister of Pakistan has claimed.
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Al-Qaeda Making Gains in Yemen: US Defence Secretary
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter acknowledged today that Al Qaeda was seizing terrain amid the chaos in Yemen, but vowed that Washington would continue to combat the extremist group despite ongoing fighting there.
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Al Qaeda Militants Killed Luke Somers During US Rescue Bid: Chuck Hagel
Al Qaeda militants killed US journalist Luke Somers and another hostage during a rescue operation in Yemen, US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Saturday, saying the attempt to free the captives was justified.
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Chuck Hagel's Resignation Comes at Messy Moment for United States
United States Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is resigning at a particularly tough time for US foreign and defense policy, with one war ending, another just beginning and the Pentagon struggling with the prospect of deeper budget cuts ahead.
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'Al Qaeda' Kills Aide to Yemen Defence Minister, Four Soldiers
Al-Qaeda suspects killed an aide to Yemen's defence minister and four soldiers in an attack today in the country's south, scene of a major offensive against the jihadists, the army said.
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Yemen hands 29 Qaeda militants to Saudi Arabia: website
Yemen has handed to Saudi Arabia 29 al Qaeda militants who were wanted by the Saudi authorities, the Yemeni defence ministry website said on Tuesday, citing informed sources.
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Pakistan charges doctor who helped find Osama bin Laden with murder
Authorities in northwest Pakistan have charged the doctor who helped the CIA find Osama bin Laden with murder and fraud, officials and a defence lawyer said on Saturday.
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Pakistan still supports terror operations in India: US expert
Pakistan continues to support terror operations in India even after Nawaz Sharif has taken over as the new Prime Minister, a former top Pentagon official and an eminent defence analyst has told the US Congress.
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Pakistan says US drones killed 67 civilians since 2008
Pakistan's defence ministry said Wednesday US drone strikes in the country's tribal areas have killed 67 civilians since 2008, a surprisingly low figure given previous casualty estimates.
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Video suggesting soldiers looted Nairobi mall angers Kenyans
Security camera footage of soldiers appearing to loot goods during last month's Nairobi shopping mall siege has infuriated Kenyans who had initially praised troops for their courage in battling the Somali attackers.
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Afghanistan Becoming "A Failed State" Where Al Qaeda Will Thrive, Britain Warns
Afghanistan is spiralling into a failed state and a civil war in which militant groups such as al Qaeda will thrive and likely pose a threat again to the West, Britain's defence minister said on Friday.
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John Kerry Takes Syria Strikes Cooperation Proposal To Russia
US Secretary of State John Kerry took a proposal to boost military and intelligence cooperation against ISIS and al Qaeda in Syria to Moscow on Thursday, despite doubts among U.S. defence and intelligence officials.
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Al Shabaab Militants Attack Somali Army Base, Say Dozens Dead
Al Shabaab fighters attacked a remote Somali army base and entered a nearby town close to the border with Kenya today, saying they had killed dozens of Kenyan soldiers in an African Union force supporting the government during the assault.
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Pakistan Says Has Eliminated Uighur Militants From Territory
Pakistan has eliminated all members of the Uighur militant group the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) from its territory, but must remain vigilant to ensure they don't return, the country's defence minister said in Beijing today.
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Ahmed Mukhtar Denies Pak Leadership Knew About Osama bin Laden's Presence
In a U-turn from his earlier remark, Pakistan's former defence minister Ahmed Mukhtar on Wednesday denied that top civilian and military leadership had knowledge of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's presence in the country.
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Asif Ali Zardari, Army Chief Knew Osama bin Laden Was in Abbottabad: Former Pakistan Minister
Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership knew about Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's presence in the country much before the US Navy SEALs killed him in a raid in 2011, the then defence minister of Pakistan has claimed.
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Al-Qaeda Making Gains in Yemen: US Defence Secretary
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter acknowledged today that Al Qaeda was seizing terrain amid the chaos in Yemen, but vowed that Washington would continue to combat the extremist group despite ongoing fighting there.
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Al Qaeda Militants Killed Luke Somers During US Rescue Bid: Chuck Hagel
Al Qaeda militants killed US journalist Luke Somers and another hostage during a rescue operation in Yemen, US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Saturday, saying the attempt to free the captives was justified.
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Chuck Hagel's Resignation Comes at Messy Moment for United States
United States Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is resigning at a particularly tough time for US foreign and defense policy, with one war ending, another just beginning and the Pentagon struggling with the prospect of deeper budget cuts ahead.
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'Al Qaeda' Kills Aide to Yemen Defence Minister, Four Soldiers
Al-Qaeda suspects killed an aide to Yemen's defence minister and four soldiers in an attack today in the country's south, scene of a major offensive against the jihadists, the army said.
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Yemen hands 29 Qaeda militants to Saudi Arabia: website
Yemen has handed to Saudi Arabia 29 al Qaeda militants who were wanted by the Saudi authorities, the Yemeni defence ministry website said on Tuesday, citing informed sources.
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Pakistan charges doctor who helped find Osama bin Laden with murder
Authorities in northwest Pakistan have charged the doctor who helped the CIA find Osama bin Laden with murder and fraud, officials and a defence lawyer said on Saturday.
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Pakistan still supports terror operations in India: US expert
Pakistan continues to support terror operations in India even after Nawaz Sharif has taken over as the new Prime Minister, a former top Pentagon official and an eminent defence analyst has told the US Congress.
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Pakistan says US drones killed 67 civilians since 2008
Pakistan's defence ministry said Wednesday US drone strikes in the country's tribal areas have killed 67 civilians since 2008, a surprisingly low figure given previous casualty estimates.
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Video suggesting soldiers looted Nairobi mall angers Kenyans
Security camera footage of soldiers appearing to loot goods during last month's Nairobi shopping mall siege has infuriated Kenyans who had initially praised troops for their courage in battling the Somali attackers.
