US calls Russia’s threat against captured Americans ‘appalling’
By Sebastian Smith The United States on Tuesday called it "appalling" for the Kremlin to suggest that two US citizens ...
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Pentagon watches possible Russian troop buildup near Ukraine region
Washington—The Pentagon is monitoring the Ukraine region closely amid reports of a new buildup of Russian troops on the country’s ...
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China tested new space capability with hypersonic missile: Financial Times
China has tested a new space capability with a hypersonic missile, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. The report, citing ...
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Pentagon urges Russia to explain troop buildup near Ukraine
The US Defense Department called Tuesday for Russia to make clear its intentions regarding a buildup of military forces along ...
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New Pentagon chief to reassure NATO allies
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will this week reaffirm Washington's commitment to NATO and reassure allies they will be consulted ...
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US shifts aid focus from drug war to sea safety
THE United States on Wednesday decided to shift its police assistance program in the Philippines from anti-narcotics to maritime security, ...
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Manila Standard website (manilastandard.net), launched in August 2002, extends the newspaper’s reach beyond its traditional readers and makes its brand of Philippine news and opinion available to a much wider and geographically diverse readership here and overseas.