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US Army unfurls miles of fencing along border with Mexico

Article Thomas Watkins - 19 Nov 2018

The military deployment is set to wrap up December 15 and it is not clear what will become of the wire fencing

SANDF dismisses ‘regime change’ conspiracy

Article Govan Whittles - 25 Aug 2017

Despite the ANC considering the US army to be an enemy force,the SANDF and the US military force engaged in joint training in July

Honour my father and my mother

Analysis Staff Reporter - 17 Jun 2016

A son who has every reason to be angry puts on public display a story that reflects understanding and love.

Transgenders in US army victory

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 Dec 2014

Transgender American veterans received recognition for their new names this week, meaning they can now get access to their veterans' benefits.

Canada joins military backing against Syria

Article Reuters - 29 Aug 2013

Canada has been convinced Western military action is needed against Syria after reports it used chemical weapons, says Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Revealed: High-rank Pentagon officials in charge of torture in Iraq

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Mar 2013

General David Petraeus and 'dirty wars' veteran Colonel James Steele were behind commando units implicated in detainee abuse.

The real cost of the Iraq war

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Mar 2012

American military doctors are reporting that the number of suicides in the US army rose by 80% after the US launched the war on Iraq.

US ambassador decries military’s stranglehold on Zim

Article bogdan TagDiv - 24 Jun 2011

The US ambassador to Zimbabwe has expressed deep concerns about reports that the military could seize power after the death of the octogenarian.

The real nuclear threat

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Sep 2008

The US and its allies pose the biggest danger to world peace

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