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Susan Katz Keating

Militants in Pakistan Are Using Weapons the Pentagon Left Behind in Afghanistan

As the Taliban boast of finding more military bounty left behind by the U.S. in Afghanistan, observers on the ground say that America’s abandoned weapons and gear also have boosted the coffers and armories of militants in Pakistan. “It’s a private arms bazaar of military goods,” according to “Lucas,” a …

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American Contractor Killed, 5 Service Members Hurt in Syria Drone Strike

An American contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and one additional U.S. contractor were wounded on Thursday after an unmanned aerial vehicle struck a maintenance facility on a Coalition base near Hasakah in northeast Syria, the Pentagon said. The incident occurred at approximately 1:38 p.m. local time. The …

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US Sends Weapons to Somalia, Offers Anti-Terrorist Bounty in Fight Against al-Shabaab

by Gatimu Juma The U.S. has stepped up its efforts to counter the al-Shabaab militant group in Somalia, sending more than 60 tons of weapons and ammunition to the Somali National Army and offering a sizable reward to help catch a senior leader of the terrorist organization. More than 60 …

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Man Bursts From Russian Consulate in Brazil, Attacks Anti-War Protester

Weekend protests outside Moscow’s embassies around the world reportedly have been peaceful – until a Russian diplomatic employee in Brazil apparently snapped, bursting from his consulate to chase down and smack a protester. A YouTube video appears to show an employee of the Russian consulate in Rio de Janeiro on …

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Pilot of U2 ‘Dragon Lady’ Plane Took Cockpit Selfie of Chinese Spy Balloon

The pilot of a U.S. Air Force U2S Dragon Lady spy plane took a “legendary” cockpit selfie showing the Chinese spy balloon during its cross-country foray this month through American airspace. The photo had achieved “legendary status” within the US-Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command before the Pentagon confirmed its existence on …

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Kadyrov Aims to Start Chechen Mercenary Band to Compete Against Wagner Group

Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov says he will challenge the Wagner mercenary group, and command his own private military company after he leaves office, according to Russian state media. Kadyrov announced the move Sunday on Telegram, TASS reported. “It can be said already now that Wagner has indisputably proved its effectiveness …

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US Forces Kill ISIS Assassination Cell Leader

An ISIS assassination cell leader was killed in a foray that was separate from a recent helicopter raid that killed Senior ISIS leader Hamza al-Homsi in Syria, according to the U.S. military. Officials from U.S. Central Command announced the development on Twitter, in an update about the raid on al-Homsi. …

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Senior ISIS Leader Killed, Four US Service Members and Working Dog Wounded in Syria Raid

A senior ISIS leader was killed, and four U.S. servicemembers and a military working dog were wounded in a helicopter raid in Syria, military officials said. Officials from U.S. Central Command announced the developments on Friday. Senior ISIS leader Hamza al-Homsi was killed in the raid. The Americans and the …

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