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Pentagon aims to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilians
The Pentagon aims to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilians -- and 21,000 voluntary resignations have been accepted so far.ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Pentagon aims to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs through buyouts, attrition
The Pentagon plans to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs over the next several months via voluntary resignations and not replacing workers who leave, a senior defense official confirmed Tuesday. ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Hundreds of Civilians in Syria Take Shelter at Russian Air Base
Footage and satellite images reviewed by The Times show civilians in the compound. Thousands have fled violent unrest in the country’s coastal region.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Dozens of civilians killed in jihadi attack in Niger, authorities say
Niger authorities say an attack by a jihadi group on a village in western Niger has killed 44 civiliansABC News - 5d -
Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report
Calls grow to control military use of unmanned aerial vehicles which, despite claims of precise targeting, are claiming civilian lives. Almost 1,000 civilians have been killed and hundreds more ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Hundreds of civilians reported killed in massacres as violence in Syria spirals
International alarm is growing over fighting in western Syria, where hundreds of civilians have been reportedly killed amid intense clashes.ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Hundreds of civilians have been killed in Syria. Here's what we know.
Hundreds of civilians have been killed in Syria in the last 48 hours, marking the deadliest eruption of violence since the fall of the Assad regime in December.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Zelensky says Ukraine civilian infrastructure hit after Trump-Putin call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday evening that Ukrainian civilian infrastructure was struck following a call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Government Forces in Syria, War Monitors Say
More than 1,000 people have been killed in fighting between forces of the new government and remnants of the ousted regime, according to a war monitor, which said about 700 were civilians.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
South Sudan orders civilians to vacate a northern area as it battles an armed group
South Sudan’s government has asked civilians to leave a northern area a day after the army conducted an airstrike against an armed group accused of overrunning a military base and attacking a UABC News - Mar. 17 -
Rights group says Colombian rebels committed abuses against civilians in disputed region
A prominent human rights group says rebel groups in Colombia have committed “grave abuses” against civilians as they fight for control of the Catatumbo regionABC News - 1d -
Hundreds of civilians killed in Syria as clashes erupt in former Assad strongholds
The violence that has killed hundreds across Syria reached Damascus and Aleppo on Monday, after Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to bring those responsible to justice.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
How did deadly Syria clashes start and who is responsible for civilian killings?
More than 1,000 people are believed to have died so far in fighting between security services and Assad loyalists. Clashes between Syrian security services and fighters loyal to the ousted Assad ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Landmines in Syria kill hundreds of civilians returning home after fall of Assad
Children particularly vulnerable to unexploded war remnants scattered throughout country as more than a million people return. More than 200 people, including women and children, have been killed ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
World leaders express outrage at Israel’s renewed bombing of Gaza civilians
Strikes said to target Hamas killed hundreds within hours including women and children, undermining ceasefire. Middle East crisis – live updates World governments and UN officials have ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Israeli strikes latest bloody chapter in war of extraordinary civilian casualties
International rules of combat to deter impact on noncombatants have been loosened or ignored – and other regimes may follow. It is a casualty rate that would have unimaginable before the start of ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
These 10 Asian markets offer high returns on short-term rentals — half top $40,000 a year
Vacation rentals in Hakuba, Japan can bring in, on average, more than $60,000 a year in revenue for short-term rental investors, according to data company AirDNA.CNBC - 3d -
Several civilians reportedly killed in Syrian clashes, U.S. and Russia call for U.N. meeting
U.S. and Russian diplomats have called for the United Nations Security Council to meet Monday amid escalating violence in Syria. Clashes between Syrian forces and loyalists of ousted President ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Why the toll road text scam is out of control across the U.S., and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it
Toll road text scams have used over 60,000 domain names and Apple, Android have been powerless to prevent the fraud from hitting users everywhere.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Track and feud: Queensland to announce third 2032 Olympic stadium plan in four years. Will this one stick?
The widely expected construction of a new 60,000-seat venue at Victoria Park will take a chunk of the largest green space near the inner city. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...The Guardian - 4d -
Syria leader vows to hunt down those responsible for bloodshed
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 830 civilians had been killed.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Syria says operation against Assad loyalists over after deadly violence
A monitoring group says 973 civilians have been killed in revenge attacks against the Alawite sect since Thursday.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Indonesian Parliament Passes Bill That Critics Say Evokes Authoritarian Past
Legislators revised a law to allocate more civilian posts for military officers, a move that harked back to the era of the dictator Suharto.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Indonesia parliament passes contentious amendments to military law
Indonesia’s parliament on Thursday passed contentious revisions to the country’s military law, which will allocate more civilian posts for military officers.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
If Pete Hegseth Had Any Honor, He Would Resign
A defense secretary intentionally using a civilian app to share sensitive war plans without noticing a journalist was in the chat would be egregious.The New York Times - 3d -
The Papers: 'Putin's brutal peace' and 'growing pains for Chancellor'
Civilian casualties from Russian air strikes in Ukraine and the UK's economic difficulties lead the papers.BBC News - 2d -
More than 1,000 people killed in two days of clashes in Syria, war monitor says
About 745 civilians among those killed in fighting in Latakia province between security forces and fighters loyal to former president Assad. More than 1,000 people, including 745 civilians, were ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
The U.S. Is Trying to Deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Legal Resident. Here’s What to Know.
Mr. Khalil, who helped lead protests at Columbia University against civilian casualties in Gaza, was arrested by immigration officers and sent to a detention center in Louisiana.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Duterte Appears in Court in The Hague via Video After Arrest
The former leader of the Philippines has been charged with crimes against humanity after thousands of civilians were killed during his time in office.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
The challenge of stopping drone swarms
Drones have been flying over critical civilian and military sites around the United States for years. Why is it so hard for the military to stop them?CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
China has debuted its new landing barges – what does this mean for Taiwan?
Sighting of Shuqiao ships provides insight into China’s integration of its military, paramilitary and civilian operations – and its plans for a potential invasion. The short video is shot from a ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Israel threatens "complete destruction" of Gaza for Hamas' crimes
Israel has reportedly killed 500 people with its renewed assault in Gaza, as its threats to Palestinian civilians take on an increasingly menacing tone.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
Eliminating the Pentagon’s think tank is a senseless mistake
Hegseth has a disdain for international norms, for senior military and civilian leadership and for anything that is not immediately connected to the kinetic front-line of the armed forces.The Hill - 6d -
Sudan’s Army Retakes the Presidential Palace in Khartoum
Two years into a civil war, troops recaptured the palace in Khartoum, routing a paramilitary foe. Civilians have been trapped in the middle in a city with an apocalyptic air.The New York Times - 6d -
The challenge of stopping drone swarms
Drones have been flying over critical civilian and military sites around the United States for years. Why is it so hard for the military to stop them?CBS News - 3d
