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How Syrian dictator Assad became an icon for Western neo-Nazis
Recently deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was popular among the Western ultra-right for his anti-Semitic views, Holocaust denial, and ruthless persecution of his country’s Muslim population.
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“The unwilling were tasered or had their papers signed for them”: Russia’s fall conscription drive grows increasingly brutal
Russia’s fall military draft is drawing to a close. The nearer the end, the harsher the methods employed by recruitment officers tasked with meeting quotas.
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CPS has spent 18 months reviewing potential charges related to Deepcut barracks deaths
Last year, police recommended charging former officer with misconduct over soldier deaths at barracks.
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Russian defense contractor supplying safes to Lithuanian army sparks concerns
An investigation by The Insider has revealed that Promet, a Russian group of companies acting as a contractor for the country’s Ministry of Defense, has simultaneously been fulfilling military orders in Lithuania.
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The Israeli military has arrested an alleged Hezbollah official during a maritime raid
Commandos land in northern Lebanon in unprecedented operation to capture supposed militant group member
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North Korean troops have arrived in Russia to fight against Ukraine, reports Seoul
Russian navy ships reportedly transferred 1,500 forces to Vladivostok, where they are being trained
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Royal Navy chief has apologized for the "intolerable" misogyny within the Submarine Service
Ben Key confirms several personnel have been sacked, demoted or disciplined as a result of investigations
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MoD to investigate conduct of British troops in Kenya amid rape and murder allegations
Defence secretary to meet family of woman allegedly killed by soldier, as ITV airs documentary alleging fresh abuses
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Guy Hands’ property firm challenges housing reforms in European Court
Annington Property fears recent legislation will force it to offload some of the 38,000 freeholds it owns on UK military homes
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Israeli military admits ‘high probability’ of mistakenly killing hostages
Strike that killed Ahmed al-Ghandour last year was initially said to be unrelated to death of hostages held by Hamas
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Civil servant who lost secret MoD files to advise on UK defence policy
Angus Lapsley, whose misplaced papers were discovered at a bus stop, will join the review team led by George Robertson.
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North Korea-backed cyber espionage campaign targets UK military
National Cyber Security Centre warns of global hacking effort to obtain nuclear and defence intelligence
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Treasure Island? China’s attempt to capture Taiwan would be a high-stakes gamble
China is conducting another round of military exercises off the coast of Taiwan, and analysts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) suggest that, in theory, by blockading sea routes the PRC could capture the island right now without firing a single shot.
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Married general is first special ops chief charged with sexual assault in military history
Major General James Roddis, who is a father of three, was awarded an MBE in 2009