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The New York Times article discusses the collapse of the German government under Chancellor Olaf Scholz, following a confidence vote in Parliament. This political turmoil in Germany coincides with economic and security challenges in Europe, such as the war in Ukraine and trade concerns with the US. Additionally, the article mentions the resignation of Canada's finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, and the appeal sought by British nurse Lucy Letby, who was convicted of harming babies in a neonatal unit. The article raises questions about the reliability of the evidence used in Letby's case, as her defense team and independent experts work to challenge her convictions. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the stark contrast between President Vladimir V. Putin's state visit to North Korea, where he revived a Cold War-era mutual defense agreement, and his visit to Vietnam, where he focused on boosting ties in areas like trade and energy.

The article discusses the growing military, economic, and diplomatic cooperation between China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, emphasizing that appeasing one of these countries benefits the entire axis of autocracy. It highlights the evidence of closer relations between these countries, such as China's support for Russia in its fight for Ukraine and its aid to Iran and North Korea. The article argues that failing to provide military and economic aid to front-line states like Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan would endanger American interests. It concludes by urging Congress to be realistic about the cooperation between U.S. adversaries and to prioritize the security of these front-line states. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the dominance of the Iranian influence in Iraq in 2017. It mentions that Iran never lost sight of its mission of dominating its neighbor that Iraq could never again militarily endanger it and to use the country to control effectively a corridor to the Mediterranean from Tehran. The dominance of Iran over Iraq has heightened sectarian tensions around the region, having Sunni states, and American allies, such as Saudi Arabia mobilizing to oppose the expansionism of Iran.

The author discusses the impact of military conflict between Israel and Gaza on the sanctity of Jerusalem which is considered holy by Jewish, Muslim and Christian worshippers. The responses of Palestinian youth to the actions of Israel leading to the violence on May 2021 were presented. Particular focus is also given to the theories regarding the escalation of violence including political opportunism, unemployment and constant harassment.

Reports on the plan of Pentagon officials and military commanders in Iraq to take a calculated risk and pull American troops from the combat mission and to deploy them instead as advisers and trainers for Iraqi military units. Long-range goal of putting Iraqis in charge of securing their country; American lawmakers' concern that the trainers will face new threats.

Reveals that 40 percent of all the 140,000 American troops in Iraq, were national guardsmen or reservists or citizen-soldiers. U.S. Defense Department's miscues in providing the troops with the best available equipment; Experience of the strike forces that set on raids; Values guiding the U.S. Marines, according to Lieutenant Colonel Mark A. Smith in a letter sent to the battalion's wives.

Reports on the acceptance of the disputed theory by the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush that the discovered tubes made of high-strength aluminum of Iraq were for a nuclear weapons program. Role of the tubes in the accusations of the administration against Iraq; Claim of four officials at the Central Intelligence Agency and two senior administration officials that the tubes were likely intended for small artillery rockets; Failure of senior administration officials to fully disclose the contrary views of America's leading nuclear scientists.

Expresses grief over the casualties of the war on Iraq, for which American servicemen are sent off to fight by President George W. Bush, himself a Vietnam War dodger, whose obsession with Iraq and Saddam Hussein has been a catastrophe to the United States.

Reports that Israeli forces continued a major operation in Gaza on September 9, 2004 with tanks and armored vehicles to suppress rocket fire into Israel, and in the process killed seven Palestinians.

Reports that American forces killed 57 enemy fighters without a single American casualty after a long morning of fierce combat near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on September 9, 2004, but a local hospital said that it had received scores of civilian dead and wounded.

Reports that American forces entered the city of Samarra for the first time in months on September 9, 2004, taking what appeared to be a small but significant step in their effort to regain control of contested Sunni areas in the north and west of Iraq.

Reports that Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden's top deputy, appeared in a videotape broadcast on Al Jazeera, an Arab television network, on September 9, 2004, taunting the United States for being mired in what he called unsuccessful campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan while vowing that Al Qaeda would attack the United States again.

Reports on the agreement between South Korea and the U.S. regarding plans to relocate U.S. military forces from Seoul to bases south of the capital. Details of the forces realignment deal; Background on the U.S. military presence in South Korea; Implications for relations between the countries.

Reports on news and developments related to the U.S.-led coalition's occupation of Iraq as of July 5, 2004. Denial of an American marine hostage by an Iraqi militant group; Car bomb explosion in Baquba; Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's turning down of an offer from Jordan to send troops; Criminal complaint prepared by the Iranian government against Saddam Hussein for his 1980 invasion of Iran and for using chemical weapons against Iranians.

Reports that the American military is investigating the death of an Afghan man held in detention at an American military outpost in Gereshk, Afghanistan in November 2003. Number of deaths of Afghans in American detention that are under military investigation; Allegations from the family of the dead man, Abdul Wahed, that the Afghan commander of security at the base is responsible for his torture and death

Discusses the significance of the 1960s in U.S. society and politics. Trampling of the decade's ideal of peace, love and understanding; Differences between values espoused by the Republicans and former president Bill Clinton's moral relativism; Objective in going to war in Iraq.

Reports on Iraqis' reaction to changes in their country's government. Transfer of sovereignty with the end of American rule; Bases of optimism and wariness; Comparison between life under President Saddam Hussein and life after his rule.

Focuses on several proposals pending in the United States aimed at strengthening the defenses of Taiwan. Offering of greater technical assistance and training to Taiwan's military leaders through the Taiwan Security Enhancement Act; Approval of the sale of military hardware that Taiwan has requested; Factors behind the significant shift in the United States' policy toward Taiwan.

Presents an excerpt from the book `Red Dragon Rising,' by Edward Timperlake and William C. Triplett II, about China's military threat to the United States.

Reports on agreement reached by China and the United States concerning M-11 surface-to-surface missiles. China's decision not to export missile technology to Pakistan; Lifting of the sanctions imposed by the US on China; Holding of a discussion on the export control guidelines of the Missile Technology Control Regime.

Reports on the preparations made by the United States military forces to cope with the worsening political situation in Haiti. Estimated overall cost of the US operation and related aid in Haiti; Risks of the military forces' plan to withdraw from the state; Key sign of stability in Haiti.

Reports on the temporary delay in the withdrawal of the United States Marines from Haiti. Efforts of the US military in regaining its balance between opposing camps in Haiti; Intention of the US military to protect everybody in Haiti regardless of what camp they represent; Responsibility of Haitians to maintain civic order.

Reports that the United States government is lifting its unilateral sanctions on Haiti. US President Bill Clinton's efforts in urging the United Nations to follow his lead; Intended purpose of the American government in deciding to lift such sanctions on Haiti; Clinton's confirmation that the US government will not ease restrictions on Haiti's military leaders and their supporters.

Reports on the uneasy co-existence between the United States military and the Haitian army, with the US increasingly asserting its control over Haiti. US destruction of the Haitian's army's heavy equipment; Comment of the Haitian military over US military moves; Purpose of the US military's decision to destroy Haitian military equipment.

The article reports that the Central African Republic has partnered with Russia as part of its effort to wrest control over the diamond trade in the country. Topics covered include the uprising in the Central African Republic caused by diamond mining and trafficking, Russia's sending of mercenaries to the Central African Republic to train local soldiers, and the deals struck by Russia's representatives to mine diamonds.

The article reports that the accusation of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump against Iran and its militias of threatening American troops has worsened the relations between the two countries. Topics discussed include the possibility that Iran will violate part of its 2015 nuclear deal with the U.S. and resume research on high-performance centrifuges for the production of nuclear fuel and an intelligence report that Iran is preparing to attack American troops in Iraq and Syria.

The article reports on the result of the opinion survey in Lebanon related to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL), the weapons of the Shiite militant group Hizbullah, and the commitments of nation's Cabinet. The poll revealed that 61 percent of Lebanese citizens support Hizbullah's weapons and believe the need for the militant group to maintain its weapon until crises are resolved. It also showed that 57 percent of respondents agree that the Syrian regime should stay in power.

The article reports on the military relations between Egypt and Israel. It states that additional 1,500 troops were deployed by Egypt in Sinai Peninsula, despite of the reports which claim that the politicians from Israel would not be indisposed to a rise in the number of Egyptian troops. It says that an agreement for the increase of troops in the peninsula's Zones B and C was reached by Egypt with Israel. Meanwhile, the papers of Egypt have been reporting on the problem in Sinai.

The article provides updates on the U.S.-led efforts to reform the security services of the Palestinian Authority in 2010. It states that the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama is making an effort to move forward the faltering peace process in West Bank. It indicates that the Palestinian military troop is trained by the U.S. to become a force imbued with democratic ideals.

The article discusses issues involving the relations of Israel and the U.S. It mentions that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have informed his 15 member cabinet regarding the U.S. package of incentives for military and political use in exchange for a three-month settlement freeze in West Bank of Gaza. It states that Yasser Abed Rabbo, secretary of Palestinian Liberation Organization, wants to study the proposed Israel-U.S. deal. Details related to the package of incentives are offered.

The article focuses on the role of the discovered big natural gas deposits in the eastern Mediterranean off Israel on the country's insurgency condition. It states that the deposits may cause Israel to be vulnerable to Hizbullah's arsenal of missiles and rockets. Meanwhile, it also suggests that the energy wealth under the sea could be a catalyst for peace considering that both Lebanon and Israel are dependent on imported energy.

The article discusses the Iranian military aid to Lebanon. It states that Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi has offered to provide Lebanese army with Iranian arms after the Lebanese-Israel border clash. It notes that the clashes between the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) after their border disagreement on the spruce tree killed two Lebanese sergeants.

The article reports on the issues addressed by Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Shiite Hizbullah group, in a televised speech in Beirut, Lebanon. It states that Nasrallah calls for the Lebanese government to seek military assistance from Iran by providing the Lebanese army with weapons to defend the country for a possible Israeli attack. It also outlines that Nasrallah calls for the government to build a nuclear reactor to meet the rising demand for electricity to avoid power cut protests.

The article offers news briefs related to foreign relations in the Middle East. The U.S. has announced that no evidence has been found on the rumors that the U.S. and France had been supplying advanced weapons to the Lebanese Army against Israel. Syria and Saudi Arabia have expressed their intentions on their role to help maintain peace and stability in Lebanon. The arrest of Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) member Fayez Karam has uncovered Israel's collaboration with FPM.

The article reports on the development and the succeeding events after the collapse of the Islamic Unification Movement (IUM) of Lebanon based from the newspaper "An Nahar." It states that IUM followed the Islamic tenet of Salafism and was connected with the Fatah organization. It tells that the Islamic Guidance and Charity Association was established after the defeat of IUM against the Syrian army. Moreover, it discusses the participation of Sheik Said Shaaban for the development of IUM.

The article offers news briefs related to military policy and relations in the Middle East. Israel was requested by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to stop violating Lebanese sovereignty. Israel claimed that explosive devices found in the Israeli border were planted by Lebanese Hizbullah militants. Agence France Presse reported that an anti-missile system to be deployed by Israel may defeat one of the biggest threats facing the country.

Criticizes reasons provided by the Bush Administration for its decision to declare war against Iraq. Giving the impression that the invasion and conquest of Iraq would be easy; Partial timeline of how the U.S. government kept changing its story about its war with Iraq; Evidence presented by the U.S. government for Iraq's continued efforts to build a nuclear bomb.

Reports on the launch of massive aerial campaign by the U.S. against Iraq. Description of the attack campaign; Conditions for the award offered by the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to the Iraqi people; Contributions made by the U.S. Marines in the war; Launch of an amphibious and aerial assault by the British Marines; Death of the U.S. and British soldiers in the war.

Deals with the strategy launched at the 2002 Conference on the Palestinian Solidarity Movement among pro-Palestine college students in the U.S. to protest Israel's occupation of Palestine. Request of the pro-Palestine student movement to U.S. colleges holding stocks in companies that do business in Israel; Response of pro-Israel students to the conference; Role of religious and ethnic identity in the debate between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine students.

The article focuses on the idea of a European military cooperation which has taken on new urgency because of U.S. President Donald Trump administration's threat to withdraw the Continent's security guarantee if it does not spend more on its defense. Topics discussed include the view among analysts that Germany, Europe's biggest and richest country, must do more, including overcome its post-World War II reluctance to lead in strategic matters.

The article reports that the China-Pakistan security alliance has gained momentum after U.S. President Donald Trump decided to suspend billions of dollars of security aid to Pakistan in 2018. It discusses China's military projects in Pakistan which were designated as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative. Also mentioned is Pakistan's central role in China's Beidou satellite navigation system.

The article focuses on the conflict between India and Pakistan over control of the disputed part of Kashmir, mostly influenced by rise of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party and its Muslim minority. Topics discussed include decline in armed militants due to lack of support from Pakistan, though the Kashmiris' comment response is for independence from Indian control, efforts of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kashmir's dominant political organization, and sealing of contested frontier.

The article reports that U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized leaders of several North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries for spending less on their own defense and for failing to meet security obligations shared by the alliance. Topics discussed include Trump's questioning of the value of NATO and his claim that its members are taking advantage of the U.S. and the Trump administration's considering a large-scale withdrawal of American forces from Germany.

The article reports on the necessity of full report on the military encroachment of China in the West Philippine Sea.

The article focuses on the statement of an Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Iran's nuclear agreement and the relocation of the American Embassy in Jerusalem. It highlights the Western liberal human rights agenda of Netanyahu that focuses on the economic and military power. It also cites the longstanding opposition of Netanyahu to the Palestinian state.

The article reports on India and the Great Britain vowed to expand bilateral defense cooperation, including through technology collaboration in developing combat aircraft and complex weapons, during a virtual summit between Prime Minister of India & Great Britain, Narendra Modi & Boris Johnson.