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The Latest: Polls close in Colombian presidential election
The Latest on Colombia's presidential election (all times local):<p>4 p.m.<p>Polls in Colombia have closed in a first round of voting for president that …
PollingPoland offers US up to $2B for permanent military base
Poland wants a permanent U.S. military presence — and is willing to pony up as much as $2 billion to get it, according to a defense ministry proposal …
U.S. PoliticsThe story of Memorial Day and why Americans celebrate it
This Monday, America will be shut down for a very good reason: to honor the men and women of the past and present who have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our armed forces.<p>Arlington National Cemetery, the largest military cemetery in the U.S., tweeted the story of Memorial Day and how …
Memorial DayThe First Time an American President Asked Men to Die in a Foreign War
It was an obscure but deadly firefight in a far-off land, a hundred years ago. Ever since the burden has been: is it worth it? Too often, it …
PoliticsSEAL Who Shot Bin Laden Says 'Don't Wish Me A Happy Memorial Day'
Robert O'Neill is a former Navy SEAL best known as the man who killed Osama bin Laden. As a SEAL, America's top special forces unit, O'Neill …
Conservative ViewA scrapbook from the Vietnam War brings back memories for a young veteran
When I started my internship in the museum's Division of Armed Forces History, I expected to see reminders of what it was like to be a U.S. Marine: …
MilitaryNATO is welcoming its latest 'global partner' — the first one from Latin America
Colombia will join as a "global partner," Santos said, which means it will not necessarily have to take part in military action, and will be fully accredited in Brussels.<p>The 29-nation NATO alliance reached a partnership agreement with Colombia back in May 2017, just after peace was signed with the …
GeopoliticsSingapore and US armies share expertise on handling improvised explosives, in Hawaii exercise
SINGAPORE - The Singapore and US armies have, for the first time, shared expertise on handling Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) during an annual …
Military'Spygate' is just latest Trump lie: Darcy cartoon
CLEVELAND,Ohio -- According to a Washington Post fact check tally, President Trump has made over 3,000 misleading or false claims since being sworn …
Donald TrumpNews of Zealand: Massive BNZ Failure Due To Australian Power Cut
Plus striking nurses, and tough decisions for government on culling cows.<p><i>Everything you need to know about the world today, curated by</i> <i>95bFM</i> <i>and VICE NZ .</i><p>LOCAL<p><b>Irate Bank of New Zealand Customers Could Be Compensated</b>Many Kiwis were unable to access their bank accounts when Bank of New Zealand went …
New ZealandPM’s ‘Mann-ki-baat’: Shun low-quality plastics, polythene
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to desist from using inferior quality plastic materials as they adversely affect the environment,
IndiaSharia whippings, inch-thick mattresses and drug runners crammed into cells like 'sardines': Inside the Malaysian prison where an Australian grandmother sentenced to death will spend her final days
• <b>Inside Malaysian prison complex where Australian grandmother is held</b>• <b><br>Maria Exposto, 54, was sentenced to death by hanging over drug charges</b>• <b><br>She is one</b> …
CrimeKarate Kick to the West: China's New Movies Mimic Muscular Foreign Policy
Sporting a fearsome array of silenced weapons, body armor and perfect hair, the squad of commandos silently takes up positions outside a roomful of …
ChinaCurrent turmoil in Middle East producing one winner: Putin
Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, and this month, they spilled into a military exchange in Syria between the two countries. The final …
Middle EastDon't forget what Memorial Day is really about
This Memorial Day weekend, Americans are enjoying the warm weather, cookouts and all sorts of outdoor recreational opportunities as we spend time with family and friends.<p>Statistics compiled by WalletHub tell us that 60 percent of Americans are eating at barbecues, beer sales will be higher than any …
Memorial DayTHE WAR . At War . Fighting for Democracy . Latinos and Native Americans | PBS
The United States has long been the most diverse country on earth — our slogan <i>E Pluribus Unum</i> proclaims that out of many people we are one nation. …
Native AmericansStarted by UdChalo: Air ticket booking counter inaugurated at Army canteen
UdChalo was founded by a group of alumni of the Army Institute of Technology and mostly employs ex-servicemen and veer naris at their booking …
IndiaNigeria told to end security 'slush funds'
LAGOS (AFP) -<p>Campaigners on Monday urged Nigeria to stop handing out millions of dollars to tackle unspecified security issues with no questions asked, arguing the practice fuels corruption and conflict.<p>Nigeria is facing widespread unrest, from Boko Haram's Islamist insurgency in the northeast to a …
AfricaEgypt’s Embassy in Syria succeeds in retrieving 7 Egyptians out of Ghouta Shelter camps
Acting Ambassador for the Egyptian Embassy in Syria Mohamed Tharwat stated that his embassy has carried out intensive communications with Syrian …
Middle EastThe 2018 Coca Cola 600 Paint Schemes
The Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5/27/2018<p><b>images taken by Ed Matthews at Charlotte Motor Speedway during the practice sessions</b><p>Editor's …
MotorsportColombian peace deal critic to face fiery leftist in runoff
Breaking news. (photo credit: JPOST STAFF)<p>BOGOTA - Right-winger Ivan Duque, who wants to overhaul a peace deal with Marxist rebels, won Colombia's …
Nobel PrizeInclude Armed forces in any dialogue with Pakistan Army
<b>If General Bajwa must get an invite, it must be from either the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee or India’s army chief, and any meeting with</b> …
PakistanHonoring Montanans’ service and sacrifice by delivering a VA that works
On Memorial Day, we will recognize the service and sacrifice of generations of Montanans who have worn the uniforms of our Armed Forces. These brave …
MontanaHopes for rare peaceful handover as Pakistan election date announced
Election to pit ruling PML-N party against that of former cricket star Imran Khan<p>Pakistan will hold a general election on 25 July in what could be only the second democratic transfer of power in the nuclear-armed country’s history.<p>The election is expected to pit the ruling Pakistan Muslim …
Pakistan"Don't Forget Traditional Sports": PM Modi In "Mann Ki Baat"
In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, PM Narendra Modi said he was overwhelmed by the response to his 'fit India' campaign.<p><b>New Delhi:</b> "Stay …
IndiaMemorial Day: Family of Lost WW II Flier Brings His Story to Life
Memorial Day in the United States is a time for remembering the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. Families especially …
Memorial DayTrump Awards Navy SEAL the Medal of Honor
On May 24, retired Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL), Britt Slabinski became the 12th living service member to be awarded the Medal of Honor for …
MilitaryReturn Our Lands or We’ll Kill Ourselves: 5,260 Gujarat Farmers
Over 5,000 farmers and their families from Ghogha tehsil in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat have written to the President and the Prime Minister …
India NewsColombia's Economic Model at Stake in Election
Colombians are voting Sunday for a new president who will face sharp challenges: hundreds of thousands of hungry Venezuelans pouring into the …
VenezuelaMiddle Eastern culture wars: The battle of the palates
The general elections in the Lebanon were held on May 6 last. They had originally been scheduled for 2013 but,due to the repeated failure of …
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