German man hid 40-tonne World War II tank in basement
A 78-year-old German man hid a rare World War II heavy weapons collection, including a 40-tonne Nazi Panther tank, in his basement bunker. Police in Heikendorf, northern Germany, found the tank along with a torpedo and other weapons and it took 20 soldiers and two military recovery vehicles nine... read more »
US says only 60 Syrians being trained to fight IS
Only about 60 Syrian rebels are being trained by the United States to take on the Islamic State group, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said today, admitting it was far below the number hoped for. The disclosure is likely to add to criticism of the Obama administration’s military strategy, with US... read more »
India, Kazakhstan for strengthening cooperation in multilateral frameworks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev have emphasized that strengthening of cooperation in multilateral frameworks between Kazakhstan and India would contribute to regional and international stability and development. Both leaders noted the broad convergence of... read more »
South Sudanese now sheltering in UN bases
The number of South Sudanese civilians sheltering in UN bases has risen above 150,000 for the first time in 18 months of civil war, the United Nations said today. A total of 153,769 civilians are now seeking safety behind the barbed wire of six peacekeeping bases of the UN Mission in South Sudan... read more »
