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16 March

Russia Says Told US Not to ‘Use Force’ in Yemen and Begin Dialogue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his US counterpart Marco Rubio in a phone call Saturday that all sides should refrain from the "use of force" in Yemen.

16 March

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US Strikes in Yemen Kill 31 as Trump Vows to End Houthi Attacks

The first US strikes against Yemen's Houthis since Donald Trump took office killed 31 people.

16 March

Air

A pair of F-35 Lightning IIs pass under the sun while doing maneuvers to the Eglin Air Force Base runway

Staff Writer With AFP

Amid Tensions, Canada Says Reviewing Purchase of US Jets

Canada is reviewing a major purchase of US-made F-35 combat planes amid serious tensions with the Trump administration.

12 March

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Premier Says Trump’s Call to Hike Defense Budget to 10% of GDP ‘Impossible’

Taiwan's premier said raising defense spending to 10 percent of the island's gross domestic product is "impossible," despite US calls for such a hike.

12 March

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Once Accepted, Trans Troops Face Dismissal From US Military

A number of US soldiers now face possible dismissal from the US military over President Donald Trump's ban on transgender troops.

12 March

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Backs 30-Day Ceasefire With Russia as US Ends Aid Freeze

Ukraine on Tuesday backed a US proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, with the US in turn agreeing to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing.

11 March

Europe