THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Supporters of the International Criminal Court were trying to chart a course forward on Saturday, a day after the global institution was plunged into uncharted territory following the ouster of its chief prosecutor over allegations of sexual misconduct. A lengthy and bruising process ended swiftly…
The United States has gradually expanded the scope of its attacks against Iran over the course of two weeks of punishing airstrikes that increasingly resemble the war’s opening salvos. After a brief ceasefire in June following the signing of an interim deal to end the conflict, a battle for control…
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Pennsylvania has enacted a law requiring staff who support veterans in the state to receive more training on different service-related physical and psychological traumas in order to enhance the care they provide to veterans. Under the measure, House Bill 2024, County Veteran Assistance Directors must complete extra training and certification…
With the United States marking 250 years since its founding, expressions of patriotism can be found almost everywhere, including in a new exhibit being featured on cruise ships, high-end hotels and local galleries. Part West Gallery, headquartered in Southfield, Mich., has launched a patriotic art installation benefiting the national military…
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The Trump administration has accused Cuba of infiltrating the highest levels of the U.S. government, cultivating American activists and encouraging domestic unrest. The sweeping allegation arrives days after President Donald Trump revived claims about Chinese election interference and as his administration continues to dismiss concerns about Israel’s visible influence over…
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A lot of great technology was developed during the Cold War. Things such as GPS, the internet and microchips were all developed as part of the arms-race tech boom, just to name a few. Unfortunately, so was the Novichok nerve agent, the world’s largest nuclear weapon and Russia’s doomsday device.…
FARNBOROUGH, England—In the eight decades since Martin-Baker conducted its first in-flight test, its ejection seats have saved the lives of more than 7,800 aviators. But more recently, advancements in robotic and autonomous aircraft have Martin-Baker and fellow ejection-seat makers looking for ways to keep themselves alive and well.“Recognizing where drones…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military stopped a merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports by firing a missile into its engine room, the U.S. Central Command said on Saturday. The Gambia-flagged cargo ship Lian Star ignored more than 20 warnings from U.S. forces overnight as…
Success and tragedy often go hand in hand for the private Illinois nonprofit search and recovery dive team Chaos Divers. One of their last successful diving missions led authorities to recently confirm an Oak Park family’s heartbreak: the positive identification of their long-lost loved one, Army veteran John “Johnny” Pisano…
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Five years after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a new book shines light on one of the war’s most consequential local partnerships: the U.S. relationship with Abdul Raziq Achakzai, the powerful police chief who controlled security in Kandahar province. “America’s Favorite Warlord” by Jacob Hagstrom traces how Raziq became a…
The Air Force presented the Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award to four airmen at the Pentagon on May 26, recognizing them as the service’s top leaders across its officer and enlisted ranks. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, the Air Force chief of staff, hosted the ceremony in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes.…
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down previous comments calling China a threat. Speaking to a group of world leaders, diplomats and top security officials at the Shangri-La defense conference in Singapore, Hegseth said…
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli combat soldier saw his teammates yelling in celebration, congratulating one another. They had just struck a vehicle of Palestinians driving near the Israeli-controlled part of the Gaza Strip, killing everyone inside. The reservist said scenes like this had become common after a fragile…
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