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The military is back in Brazilian politics
More than 30 years after Brazil’s junta left power, the consensus that the military should stay out of politics has been broken, amid widespread dissatisfaction with the…
Russia to stage biggest war games since Soviet era
Russia will next month hold its biggest war games in nearly four decades, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday, a massive military exercise that will also involve the…
Iran to unveil new fighter jet
Iran will unveil a new fighter jet next week and continue developing missile capabilities as a top priority, the defence minister said on Saturday, defying new U.S. sanctions…
Pakistan cricket star Imran Khan sworn in as PM
Imran Khan was catapulted to global fame as a World Cup cricket champion, but the man known in the West as a celebrity playboy has become prime minister of Pakistan as a…
Imran Khan claims victory as vote counting continues
Pakistan's cricket star turned politician Imran Khan declared victory Thursday for his party in the country's general elections, promising a "new" Pakistan following a vote that…
Trump throws Iran fake bait while sanctions loom
US President Donald Trump’s Iran policy has veered from pulling out of multilateral deals and making bellicose tweets to a shock offer of talks with Tehran, none of which are…
Mechanic steals airplane from Seattle airport and crashes
A “suicidal” airline mechanic stole an empty Horizon Air turboprop plane, took off from Sea-Tac International Airport and was chased by military jets before crashing into a small…
Iran conducts naval drills in Gulf according to Washington
The United States believes Iran has started carrying out naval exercises in the Gulf, apparently moving up the timing of annual drills amid heightened tensions with Washington,…
Army orders centre of Harare shut down amid unrest
Zimbabwe’s army ordered the shutdown of central Harare on Thursday as authorities came under increasing pressure to release results of the presidential election after a deadly…
Pakistan's main parties reject victory of Imran Khan
Pakistan's main parties rejected the outcome of elections won by cricket star Imran Khan and announced protests demanding new polls Friday, after the pivotal vote was criticised…
Pakistan vote result delayed as Khan opponents cry foul
Pakistani authorities said on Thursday full results of a general election would be delayed as cricket hero-turned-politician Imran Khan led in a partial count that opponents said…
Pakistanis vote amid violence, claims of 'silent coup'
Pakistani voters cast ballots amid tight security Wednesday as an Islamic State group attack killed at least 30 people near a polling centre in Quetta and following an election…