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US launches airstrikes on militant positions in Iraq

The U.S. Air Force launched airstrikes on the Islamic State positions near Iraqs second largest dam on Sunday, ...

Defense minister unveils Indonesian tombak-629 craft

The minister of Defense, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, unveiled the 60 meter long Kapal Cepat Rudal (KCR), a fast attack ...

Defense minister pledges to form infantry brigade in N Kalimantan

Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro has pledged to station more Indonesian military (TNI) personnel in Nunukan ...

Singapore's Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrates 'A Blooming Mid-Autumn'

This Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinatown will be transformed into a picturesque floral landscape with 3,100 handcrafted ...

Gaza situation `intolerable`: British FM

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond on Sunday demanded an unconditional ceasefire to resolve the "intolerable" ...

Israel resumes air strikes on Gaza: AFP

Israel carried out at least four air strikes against Gaza on Tuesday afternoon, resuming raids after a truce that ...

Toll in Israel strikes on Gaza hits 186, topping 2012

The death toll from Israels seven-day air campaign against Gaza rose to 186 on Monday (July 14), exceeding that of the ...

Pistorius had no mental disorder at time of shooting: Psychiatrists

Oscar Pistorius, the South African track star on trial for murder for shooting his girlfriend, was not suffering from ...

Militants seize more Iraq towns as U.S. presses unity

Sunni militants advanced in western Iraq and killed 21 people after security forces left several towns, while Americas ...

Militants seize more Iraq towns as U.S. presses unity

Sunni militants advanced in western Iraq and killed 21 people after security forces left several towns, while Americas ...

Australia sends troops to protect Baghdad embassy

Australia on Friday said it has sent a small detachment of soldiers to protect its embassy in Baghdad in the face of ...

Ukraine president pledges ceasefire in separatist east

Ukraines new Western-backed president announced plans Wednesday to order a unilateral ceasefire in the separatist east ...

Gen Prayuth says overseas have better understanding of situation in Thailand

Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has said a number of foreign countries have started to understand Thailand better, ...

President Yudhoyono calls for cabinet meeting

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono calls for a cabinet meeting here on Wednesday to remind ministers to continue their ...

Indonesian, Australian ties normalize after ambassador`s return to Canberra

Indonesian Ambassador to Australia Nadjib Riphat Kesoema has "quietly" returned to Canberra after he was recalled by ...