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6 migrants from Egypt, Peru and Honduras die near Guatemalan border after Mexican soldiers open fire
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican army troops opened fire on a truck carrying migrants from a half dozen countries, and six migrants from Egypt, Peru and Honduras died in an event that President Claudia Sheinbaum described Thursday as “deplorable.” Three of the dead were from Egypt,...
Here's a look at the US military presence in the Middle East
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has increased its military presence in the Middle East by several thousand troops, sending an array of fighter jets and other aircraft to bolster the protection of U.S. forces and allies. The decision brings the total number of American troops in the...
6 migrants shot dead near Guatemalan border when Mexican army troops open fire
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Six international migrants are dead after Mexican soldiers opened fire on a truck carrying a group near the border with Guatemala, Mexico's Defense Department said Wednesday. The department said in a statement that soldiers claimed they heard shots as the trucks...
The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost security
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending a “few thousand” troops to the Middle East to bolster security and to defend Israel if necessary, the Pentagon said Monday. The announcement follows word that Israel has already launched limited raids across the border into Lebanon. The...
Pentagon: US to send a 'few thousand' additional troops to the Middle East to boost security and defend Israel if needed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pentagon: US to send a 'few thousand' additional troops to the Middle East to boost security and defend Israel if needed.
Senate confirms commander of US Army forces in the Pacific after Tuberville drops objections
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed a new commander of U.S. Army forces in the Pacific after Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville dropped his objections and allowed a quick vote on the nomination. Tuberville had blocked Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark's nomination for months over concerns...
US is sending more troops to the Middle East as violence rises between Israel and Hezbollah
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a greater regional war, the Pentagon said Monday. Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder,...
US will send additional troops to the Middle East amid escalation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON (AP) — US will send additional troops to the Middle East amid escalation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Pentagon says.
US moves soldiers to Alaska island amid Russian military activity increase in the area
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. military has moved about 130 soldiers along with mobile rocket launchers to a desolate island in the Aleutian chain of western Alaska amid a recent increase in Russian military planes and vessels approaching American territory. Eight Russian...
US military completes withdrawal from junta-ruled Niger
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Niger is complete, an American official said Monday. A small number of military personnel assigned to guard the U.S. Embassy remain, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh told reporters. Earlier this year,...
