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France to withdraw counterterrorism troops from Niger after coup
The decision came after the coup leaders said they were closing Niger’s airspace to French planes, commercial and military.
By Angela Charlton and Dalatou Mamane, AP
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US, Indonesia and 5 other nations hold war drills amid China concerns
This year’s Super Garuda Shield exercises began Thursday with about 5,000 personnel.
France pulls military out of Iraq amid virus concerns
The country is maintaining military operations in Kuwait and Qatar.
Why the US should spend 0.3 percent of its defense budget to prevent an African debacle
A small U.S. military investment in Africa provides the support of allies and partners, counterterrorism cooperation, and enough security to use American soft power, says the author of this commentary.
By Katherine Zimmerman
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 3: Dr. Matt Miller
Dr. Matt Miller is the head of the VA's Veterans Crisis Line, the world’s largest crisis call center.
Iran warning puts thousands of European troops in spotlight
A warning by Iran’s president that European forces in the Middle East could be at risk if their nations join the U.S. pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic puts a focus on thousands of foreign troops in the region.
A 94-year-old WWII veteran receives France’s top honor
A 94-year-old World War II veteran from Indiana has received France's highest military honor for his wartime service.
UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks
Britain, France and Germany joined the United States on Monday in blaming Iran for attacks on key oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, but the Iranian foreign minister pointed to claims of responsibility by Yemeni rebels and said: "If Iran were behind this attack, nothing would have been left of this refinery."
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
North Korea says it won’t give up arms modernization
North Korea accused the United Kingdom, France and Germany on Thursday of meddling in its “self-defensive measures for arms modernization,” saying the West will make “no greater mistake” than thinking Pyongyang will give up its right to have weapons that it says are needed to ensure peace.
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
D-Day at 75: Nations honor veterans, memory of fallen
With silent remembrance and respect, nations honored the fallen and the singular bravery of all Allied troops who sloshed through bloodied water to the beaches of Normandy 75 years ago on D-Day, the assault that portended the fall of Hitler’s Third Reich.
British soldier in Normandy for D-Day commemoration drowns near WWII battle site
His body was pulled from the canal by divers and fire rescue personnel four hours after Jones’ fellow soldiers lost sight of him.
By Jon Simkins