Commando Gunners from 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery have helped the Afghan National Army (ANA) develop patrolling, casualty-handling and searching skills to the extent that the ANA can now run checkpoints and carry out patrols on their own.
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Britain’s Gunners develop Afghan Army skills
Saturday, September 24th, 2011U.S. Senate Confirms Carter as DoD’s No. 2
Saturday, September 24th, 2011As expected, the U.S. Senate on Sept. 23 confirmed the nomination of Ashton Carter to be the next deputy defense secretary.
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Worldwide weapons sales ‘dropped’ in 2010
Saturday, September 24th, 2011Global arms sales dropped sharply last year as the world’s governments struggled in the economic downturn, according to a new study, the New York Times reported.
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Russia calls for speedy reform in Syria
Saturday, September 24th, 2011Russia’s foreign minister has urged the Syrian government to speed up the pace of reform as the European Union stiffened its sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
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Israeli-Palestinian talks must resume – Mideast Quartet
Saturday, September 24th, 2011The Quartet of Middle East negotiators has urged Israel and the Palestinians to resume peace talks within one month and aim for a deal by the end of 2012.
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US Centcom chief meets Pakistan Army Chief
Saturday, September 24th, 2011Top American military commander General James Mattis met with Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on Saturday and discussed military relations between the two countries, DawnNews reported.
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Several countries in touch with Haqqanis: Pakistan Army
Saturday, September 24th, 2011Reacting to US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen’s outburst, Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has not only rejected his allegations of using the Haqqani network for waging a proxy war in Afghanistan but also pointed out that several countries were engaged with the militant group.
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Communication lines remain open with Pakistan: U.S.
Saturday, September 24th, 2011The Pentagon said on Friday communication lines with Pakistan’s military remain open despite acrimony over US accusations that Islamabad is behind violent extremists targeting American troops.
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At least 10 militants killed in Orakzai raids
Saturday, September 24th, 2011Pakistani warplanes killed 10 militants and destroyed three hideouts in raids in the northwestern Orakzai tribal region, local government officials said.
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US drone strike kills three in North Waziristan
Saturday, September 24th, 2011A US drone strike in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal belt on Friday killed at least three suspected militants, security officials said.
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