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Satellite Pics Show New Military Bridge, Heavy Russian Troops Near Ukraine
New satellite images continue to show heightened military activity in Belarus, Crimea and western Russia, dismissing Moscow's claims that it was withdrawing troops from Ukraine's border. The US has said that Russia has increased its presence on the b
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Navy Commissions 3rd Base In Andaman And Nicobar Islands To Counter China
The Navy today commissioned a new air base, INS Kohassa, in the strategically located Andaman and Nicobar islands as part of efforts to expand operational presence in the Indian Ocean where China has been increasing its military presence.
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"Threat Of 'Full-Scale War' With Russia," Warns Ukraine President
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Tuesday warned of the threat of "full-scale war" and said Russia had sharply increased its military presence on their shared border as tensions escalate between the ex-Soviet neighbours.
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In Doklam 'Lesson', India Boosts Army Presence At Tri-Junction Near Tibet
Indian troops deployed along the disputed Sino-India border in the Himalayan range of the Arunachal sector have increased their patrolling at a tri-junction of India, China and Myanmar to prevent a repeat of a Doklam-like standoff.
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Belt And Road Could Improve Chinese Military Posture, Says Top US General
A top American general on Wednesday said China's Belt and Road Initiative could improve the Communist country's "military posture" while Gwadar Port has the potential increase its strategic presence in the Indian Ocean.
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India's Warships Can Now Refuel And Rearm At Singapore Naval Base
In a combined effort to counter the increasing presence of the Chinese Navy in South East Asia and the Indian Ocean region, India and Singapore today took their military relationship much further with the island nation asking Delhi to dock its ships, when needed, at its Changi Naval base.
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Germany Not 'First In Line' To Boost Troops In Afghanistan: Chancellor Angela Merkel
Germany will continue to lead NATO's military training mission in northern Afghanistan, but is not looking to increase its presence there or to expand its role in the fight against Islamic State, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday.
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In South China Sea Aggression, Beijing Wants To Show Power To US
A landmark international tribunal ruling on the South China Sea threatens to sharpen the differences between the United States and China, highlighting a growing gulf between the world powers.
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10-Point Guide To The South China Sea Dispute
An arbitration court in The Hague, Netherlands, said today that China has "no historic title" over the waters of South China Sea. The ruling came on the Philippines' challenge to China's right to exploit resources in large portions of the South China Sea.
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China To 'Pressure' US On Maritime Issues, Paper Says
China will "pressure" the United States on maritime issues at key talks in Beijing next week because of Chinese concerns over the increased U.S. military presence in the disputed South China Sea, a major state-run newspaper said on Tuesday.
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China Pumping Troops In Areas Close To Indian Border: US
China has increased defence capabilities and deployed more troops along the Indian border, the Pentagon has said, as it warned of increasing Chinese military presence including bases in various parts of the world, particularly Pakistan.
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Philippine Court Allows Military Deal With US As Sides Meet In Washington
The Philippines Supreme Court on Tuesday declared constitutional a security deal with the United States allowing an increased U.S. military presence in the former U.S. colony as tension rises in the South China Sea.
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Philippine Supreme Court Declares Military Deal with US Constitutional
The Philippine Supreme Court today declared a security deal with the United States constitutional, allowing an increased US military presence in its former colony as tensions rise in the South China Sea.
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Jeb Bush Says US Needs to Expand Military Presence in Central Europe
The United States needs to increase its military presence in central Europe, likely US Presidential candidate Jeb Bush said today on a visit to Poland, staking out a tough position on the need to contain Russia. "I do know that we need to expand our presence here ... we
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Bashar Al-Assad 'Welcomes' Larger Russian Naval Presence in Syria
Syria would welcome an increased Russian military presence at its sea ports, President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview with Russian news channels published today.
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Satellite Pics Show New Military Bridge, Heavy Russian Troops Near Ukraine
New satellite images continue to show heightened military activity in Belarus, Crimea and western Russia, dismissing Moscow's claims that it was withdrawing troops from Ukraine's border. The US has said that Russia has increased its presence on the b
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Navy Commissions 3rd Base In Andaman And Nicobar Islands To Counter China
The Navy today commissioned a new air base, INS Kohassa, in the strategically located Andaman and Nicobar islands as part of efforts to expand operational presence in the Indian Ocean where China has been increasing its military presence.
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"Threat Of 'Full-Scale War' With Russia," Warns Ukraine President
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Tuesday warned of the threat of "full-scale war" and said Russia had sharply increased its military presence on their shared border as tensions escalate between the ex-Soviet neighbours.
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In Doklam 'Lesson', India Boosts Army Presence At Tri-Junction Near Tibet
Indian troops deployed along the disputed Sino-India border in the Himalayan range of the Arunachal sector have increased their patrolling at a tri-junction of India, China and Myanmar to prevent a repeat of a Doklam-like standoff.
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Belt And Road Could Improve Chinese Military Posture, Says Top US General
A top American general on Wednesday said China's Belt and Road Initiative could improve the Communist country's "military posture" while Gwadar Port has the potential increase its strategic presence in the Indian Ocean.
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India's Warships Can Now Refuel And Rearm At Singapore Naval Base
In a combined effort to counter the increasing presence of the Chinese Navy in South East Asia and the Indian Ocean region, India and Singapore today took their military relationship much further with the island nation asking Delhi to dock its ships, when needed, at its Changi Naval base.
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Germany Not 'First In Line' To Boost Troops In Afghanistan: Chancellor Angela Merkel
Germany will continue to lead NATO's military training mission in northern Afghanistan, but is not looking to increase its presence there or to expand its role in the fight against Islamic State, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday.
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In South China Sea Aggression, Beijing Wants To Show Power To US
A landmark international tribunal ruling on the South China Sea threatens to sharpen the differences between the United States and China, highlighting a growing gulf between the world powers.
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10-Point Guide To The South China Sea Dispute
An arbitration court in The Hague, Netherlands, said today that China has "no historic title" over the waters of South China Sea. The ruling came on the Philippines' challenge to China's right to exploit resources in large portions of the South China Sea.
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China To 'Pressure' US On Maritime Issues, Paper Says
China will "pressure" the United States on maritime issues at key talks in Beijing next week because of Chinese concerns over the increased U.S. military presence in the disputed South China Sea, a major state-run newspaper said on Tuesday.
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China Pumping Troops In Areas Close To Indian Border: US
China has increased defence capabilities and deployed more troops along the Indian border, the Pentagon has said, as it warned of increasing Chinese military presence including bases in various parts of the world, particularly Pakistan.
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Philippine Court Allows Military Deal With US As Sides Meet In Washington
The Philippines Supreme Court on Tuesday declared constitutional a security deal with the United States allowing an increased U.S. military presence in the former U.S. colony as tension rises in the South China Sea.
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Philippine Supreme Court Declares Military Deal with US Constitutional
The Philippine Supreme Court today declared a security deal with the United States constitutional, allowing an increased US military presence in its former colony as tensions rise in the South China Sea.
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Jeb Bush Says US Needs to Expand Military Presence in Central Europe
The United States needs to increase its military presence in central Europe, likely US Presidential candidate Jeb Bush said today on a visit to Poland, staking out a tough position on the need to contain Russia. "I do know that we need to expand our presence here ... we
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Bashar Al-Assad 'Welcomes' Larger Russian Naval Presence in Syria
Syria would welcome an increased Russian military presence at its sea ports, President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview with Russian news channels published today.
