VOA News/Henry Ridgwell LONDON — China is meeting a growing demand for armed drones in the Middle East, adding new military capabilities to an already tense security situation, according to a new report from the London-based Royal United Services Institute. Report author Justin Bronk says Beijing asks few questions when selling the technology overseas. “Because the […]readmore
The U.S. government will no longer threaten to prosecute families who try to negotiate with the captors of Americans being held hostage overseas or pay ransom to win their release, U.S. media reports said. President Barack Obama is expected to soften a U.S. policy when he releases a broad review of U.S. hostage guidelines Wednesday […]readmore
Meredith Buel U.S. efforts to provide weapons to moderate rebels in Syria are suffering setbacks as al-Qaida-linked militants force the collapse of mainstream insurgent groups fighting the Syrian military. Analysts say the developments underscore the risks of a new Pentagon program to train and equip moderate rebels. Recent gains in Syria by the al-Qaida affiliated […]readmore
United States Secretary of State, John Kerry is conducting an unprogrammed visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories to try to prevent the collapse of peace talks. The last obstacle in the achievement of the talks occurred this weekend, when Israel failed to meet its promise of releasing Palestinian prisoners. Israel said it is still […]readmore
Men armed with guns entered the Serena Hotel on Thursday in the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul. The five-star hotel, located near the Presidential Palace and other government offices, is very popular among foreigners. The police said that at least two shots were heard. Afghan special forces also entered the hotel, which is now surrounded by […]readmore
Palestinian militants in Gaza fired more than 20 rockets into southern Israel, the heaviest bombardment since 2012. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to respond «strongly». The attack comes a day after an Israeli air raid on Gaza that killed three members of the Islamic Jihad militant group. The group said it fired the rockets […]readmore
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