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Pentagon: No, troops not authorized to use force against Americans during election
The Pentagon clarified in a statement Thursday that U.S. troops are not authorized to use force against American citizens during the election. In doing so, the Pentagon pushed back at suggestions ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance
The U.S. defense chief says the Biden administration will give Ukraine antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advancesWorld - ABC News - 13 hours ago -
Russia to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops against Ukraine within ‘weeks’, Pentagon says
Addition of North Korean soldiers will stoke regional tensions and further stretch Ukraine’s weary army in the almost three-year war. North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to train and ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to likely fight against Ukraine, Pentagon says
Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh says North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to train and likely fight against Ukraine within “the next several weeks.”World - ABC News - October 28 -
Japanese troops will train with US and Australian forces as concerns over China grow
The defense ministers from the U.S., Japan and Australia have agreed to step up military cooperation and expressed concern about a spate of confrontations with China’s increasingly assertive militaryWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning
Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Iran Revolutionary Guard officer charged in plot to kill American author in US
The Justice Department unsealed an indictment against four Iranian officials Tuesday for their alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire targeting Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. Among ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
US forces strike Iran-backed targets in Syria after attacks on Americans
U.S. forces on Monday conducted nine strikes on Iranian proxy targets in Syria, a response to recent attacks on American personnel in the region, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. The ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Ex-Kentucky officer convicted of using excessive force against Breonna Taylor
Brett Hankison is first Louisiana police officer at scene of raid that killed Taylor to be convicted. A federal jury on Friday convicted a former Kentucky police detective of using excessive force ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Pentagon chief: North Korean troops are in Russia
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said North Korean troops appear to be in Russia. “We are seeing evidence that there are North Korean troops that have, that have gone to … Russia,” Austin told ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Ukraine and US warn Kyiv’s troops could face North Korean forces ‘in days’
New assessment finds as many as 8,000 soldiers have been deployed to Russia’s Kursk regionBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
This was an election on the US economy. And for many Americans, the economy sucks
‘Strong’ for whom?World - Financial Times - November 8 -
US Intel Says Insider Threats Are 'Likely' During the Election
A government memo viewed by WIRED states that insider threats “could derail or jeopardize a fair and transparent election process.”Tech - Wired - October 28 -
10,000 North Korean troops in Russia, inching closer to fight in Ukraine: Pentagon
North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to train in Russia with the expectation they’ll be sent to fight in Ukraine within “the next several weeks,” the Pentagon said Monday. “We believe that the ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
North Korean troops in Russian uniforms moving towards Ukraine, Pentagon says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said some of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia are headed towards the border with Ukraine in Russian uniforms and with Russian equipment.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
North Korean troops with Russian uniforms, equipment moving toward Ukraine: Pentagon
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday urged North Korea to withdraw troops from Russia after its forces were observed wearing Kremlin uniforms and carrying Russian equipment en route to the ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Pentagon chief urges 'calm, orderly' Trump transition in memo to troops
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told U.S. troops that the Pentagon will make a “calm, orderly, and professional transition” to the incoming Trump administration, according to a Wednesday memo. “Our ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
‘It’s not just shameful. It is humiliating’: four celebrated authors on their hopes and fears before the 2024 US election
With the contest on a knife-edge, four award-winning writers reflect on the state of the nation, their personal feelings about Harris and Trump, and what the future holds. Irish-born novelist and ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Trajectory of Ukraine's fight against Russia hangs on the outcome of the US election
The decisions of the next U.S. president will determine the trajectory of Ukraine's fight against Russia’s invasionWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
What the results of the US election mean for the fight against antisemitism worldwide
The results of the U.S. elections offer a glimpse of hope for a fundamental profound change, and paves the path to peace.Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
Authorities investigate racist texts sent to Black Americans
Authorities are investigating racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country telling them they have been “selected to pick cotton.” “The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Serbian leader speaks to Trump, pointing out Serb support during US election
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic says he has spoken with Donald Trump, inviting him to visit the Balkan country while pointing out that in Serbia the U.S. president-elect had the highest level ...World - ABC News - November 11 -
FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation
Also in today’s newsletter, bets on US election volatility rise, and UK borrowing costs soarWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the 1st time in Russia, an official says
Ukraine’s defense minister says Ukrainian troops have engaged for the first time with North Korean units that were recently deployed to help Russia in the war with its neighborWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
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Pentagon confirms North Korean troops are training in Russia, may be sent to fight in Ukraine
The Pentagon has confirmed that thousands of North Korean troops are training with Russian forces at three specialized military sites inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy is ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
'Small number' of North Korean troops spotted near Russia-Ukraine border: Pentagon
The U.S. has assessed a “small number” of North Korean troops are present in Russia's Kursk border region, with fears they could soon join the fight in Ukraine, the Pentagon’s top spokesperson said ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
US elections live: Harris addresses first-time voters as Trump performs ‘garbageman’ stunt
Democrat speaks in Wisconsin while Republican hammers Biden on Tuesday’s remarks. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts . Tim Walz ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
US presidential election updates: Harris and Trump hit Wisconsin as data shows almost 60m Americans have voted
Less than a week before the 5 November election, polls show Harris and Trump tied, with both attempting to win over the final undecided voters. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live
Kamala Harris addresses supporters in Reno, saying ‘we’re fighting for a democracy’. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts A lot of money ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes
Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...World - The Guardian - November 5
