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South Korea seeks US strategic weapons after North’s nuclear test
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South Korea seeks US strategic weapons after North’s nuclear test

South Korea is in talks with the United States to deploy US strategic assets on the Korean peninsula, a South…
One US service member killed, two wounded in Afghanistan
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One US service member killed, two wounded in Afghanistan

One member of the US armed forces was killed and two others were wounded on Tuesday in southern Afghanistan's Helmand…
Islamic State territory shrinks in Iraq and Syria: US-led coalition
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Islamic State territory shrinks in Iraq and Syria: US-led coalition

Islamic State's territory shrank by 40 percent from its maximum expansion in Iraq, and by 20 percent in Syria in…
Iran unveils second underground missile, likely to irk US
Middle East

Iran unveils second underground missile, likely to irk US

Iran unveiled a new underground missile depot on Tuesday with state television showing Emad precision-guided missiles in store which the…
‘No reason’ for Russia to view US as threat: Pentagon
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‘No reason’ for Russia to view US as threat: Pentagon

Russia has no reason to consider the United States a threat to its national security, the Pentagon said Monday after…
Obama tightens gun rules, requires more background checks
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Obama tightens gun rules, requires more background checks

The White House unveiled gun control measures on Monday that require more gun sellers to get licenses and more gun…
South China Sea tensions surge as China lands plane on artificial island
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South China Sea tensions surge as China lands plane on artificial island

China's first landing of a plane on one of its new island runways in the South China Sea shows Beijing's…
More time needed for new Iran missile sanctions: White House
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More time needed for new Iran missile sanctions: White House

The White House expects Iran to finish work needed to trigger implementation of an international nuclear deal in the coming…
US shuts down drone operation in Ethiopia: embassy official
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US shuts down drone operation in Ethiopia: embassy official

A United States official says his government has shut down its drone operation base in southern Ethiopia. US Embassy Spokesman in…
US warily eyes New Year’s threats in cities abroad
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US warily eyes New Year’s threats in cities abroad

US authorities are monitoring investigations overseas of alleged plots by Islamic State operatives or sympathizers to launch attacks over the…
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