James Le Mesurier died a year ago today. The Guardian’s Martin Chulov describes the immense pressure the co-founder of the White Helmets was under, as he saw the organisation he built appear to be sli ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo calls for release of leader of Yemen’s Jewish community
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday called for the immediate and unconditional release of Levi Salem Musa Marhabi, leader of the Yemenite Jewish community, who was arrest ... ( read original story ...)
Ottawa tech company salutes Afghanistan war sacrifices
On November 11, an Ottawa tech company, Taleam Systems is remembering the sacrifices made in the Afghan war that involved Canada and U.S. troops. The CEO of Taleam Systems, Meladul Haq Ahmadzai says t ... ( read original story ...)
What does the new acting SECDEF mean for the war in Afghanistan?
His resume includes a stint as the assistant defense secretary for special operations/low intensity conflict, as well as a battalion command back at 5th Special Forces Group, during the early days of ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq War soldier Alwyn Cashe set to receive Medal of Honor after Senate passage of legislation
Cashe, who died after pulling several soldiers from a burning vehicle, would be the first African-American Medal of Honor recipient in the nation's modern wars. ( read original story ...)
Fate of Iraq War hero Alwyn Cashe’s Medal of Honor now rests with the White House
Cashe died in 2005 from injuries sustained while trying to save his men from a burning Bradley Fighting Vehicle, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea arranging phone call between Moon and Biden on Thursday: Blue House
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's President Moon Jae-in's office said on Thursday it was arranging a phone call between Moon and U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday. (Reporting by Hyonhee Shin; ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean Spy Chief Proposes Olympic Summit With U.S., North Korea, Japan: Report
South Korea's spy chief has proposed a summit of the leaders of the United States, Japan and the two Koreas during the Tokyo Olympics next year, the Chosun Ilbo newspaper reported on Wednesday. Park ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Jobless Rate Increases In October
South Korea's unemployment rate rose in October, data from Statistics Korea revealed on Wednesday. The jobless rate rose to a ... ( read original story ...)
Newly discovered primate in Myanmar ‘already facing extinction’
Scientists have identified a new species of primate, a lithe tree-dweller living in the forests of central Myanmar with a mask-like face framed by a shock of unruly grey hair. The Popa langur – named ... ( read original story ...)