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1,000th Open Skies Treaty flight: aerial observation to build confidence

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C-130 Hercules planes are used as Open Skies aircraft. The Open Skies Treaty allows States to overfly each others' territory with an...

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Syria Vows 'Surprise' Against Western Military Strike

Syria's Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem is vowing to strike back at any Western military attack with what he calls "surprise" defenses.

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US Bolsters Asian Militaries in Face of China's Growth

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is traveling in Southeast Asia in a bid to strengthen ties with the militaries of partners and allies in the face of China's growing influence in the region. Hagel has arrived in Brunei for a meeting of defense...

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US Postpones Syria Talks with Russia

The United States has postponed a meeting with Russian officials scheduled for later this week to discuss the situation in Syria, as Washington weighs its response to allegations that Syrian forces used chemical weapons last week.

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