World news about “Army” published by euronews.
Deadly violence in Russia’s North Caucasus At least 12 people have been killed following clashes between Russian security forces and militants in Dagestan and Ingushetia. Among the reported dead was… 27/01/2012
Kim Jong-un poses with Korean People’s ArmyNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un poses as he visits the Command of Large Combined Unit 671 of the Korean People’s Army at an undisclosed location in this… 22/01/2012
Pakistan PM handed contempt order by Supreme Court Pakistan’s prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has been served with a contempt order and ordered to appear before the country’s Supreme Court on January 19… 15/01/2012
US-friendly Iraqis in visa limbo The American troops who have left Iraq leave behind a sense of betrayal among Iraqis who worked with them. Many interpreters feel branded by a collaborator… 03/01/2012
US troops feel they leave Iraq more stable A definitive departure of American forces from Iraq has started at Al Assad US military airbase, the biggest in the country. Some 40,000 troops are ticketed… 02/11/2011
Attack on Kabul over Aghan interior ministry – nocomment Afghan forces faced attacks on the diplomatic quarter of Kabul yesterday. Talibans claimed responsibility for these attacks. 14/09/2011
Cairo protesters attempt Israel embassy break-inAn Egyptian soldier staves away demonstrators attempting to come close to the Israeli embassy in Cairo. Egypt is working on the ambassador’s return from… 12/09/2011
Libya: New post-Gaddafi army starts to take shape Libya is awash with weapons. Tripoli’s new masters are using their guns to guarantee order. But will that remain the case? Or will the ramshackle rebel… 02/09/2011
Russian military trainingA Russian soldier smashes a brick with a hammer on the stomach of a fellow soldier during a performance as part of a naval parade rehearsal at the harbour of… 29/07/2011
German expert favours professional army In Germany, an era has come to an end: after more than 50 years in application, there is to be no more compulsory military service, and the ‘Bundeswehr’… 05/07/2011
German conscription ends Germany has ended compulsory military service, which has been part of society there for the past 55 years. The new law came into effect last Friday. These… 05/07/2011
William’s splash down in Canadian helicopter – nocomment Prince William plunges in a Canadian forces Sea King helicopter into a river in front of thousands of spectators. 05/07/2011
Bulgaria’s Soviet army monument gets superhero makeover – nocomment A giant monument, built in line with the zeitgeist of the time in socialist realism cast iron, was erected to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Soviet… 21/06/2011
Russian war veteran dances on Victory DayA Russian war veteran dances during Victory Day celebrations in the far eastern city of Vladivostok. REUTERS/Yuri Maltsev 09/05/2011
Austrian army parachutist lands near Vienna’s St. Stephen’s CathedralA parachutist of Austrian army special unit Jagdkommando lands next to St. Stephen’s Cathedral during an exercise in Vienna. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader 27/04/2011
How to catch a cobra with bare handsA Thai man demonstrates how to catch a cobra with bare hands during a jungle survival exercise with the Thai Navy as part of the “Cobra Gold 2011” joint… 13/02/2011
Thai soldiers in Sri Sak Ket provinceThai soldiers rest at a paramilitary camp in Sri Sak Ket province. Thailand and Cambodia faced growing diplomatic pressure to end an armed standoff on a… 09/02/2011
Retired Egyptian general says army went beyond initial orders Safwat Ezzayyat is a retired Egyptian general now running a military strategy thinktank, and well-placed to give an overview of the position of the army in… 04/02/2011
Egyptian army a force at the crossroads As the protesters on the streets of Egypt’s cities increasingly say the army must choose either their country or Mubarak has been speaking to an expert… 31/01/2011
Egyptian army holds key to Mubarak’s fate It remains Egypt’s most powerful institution at this time of crisis. But will the army be a driving force behind change, as in Tunisia’s revolution? Or will… 31/01/2011
Christmas and US army in AfghanistanA U.S. soldier dressed as Santa Claus distributes gifts to fellow soldiers during a concert on Christmas eve at Bagram air field, north of Kabul, Afghanistan… 25/12/2010
Turkey: second night in jail for ex-military chiefTurkey’s former military supremo has spent his second night behind bars after his unprecedented arrest. Ilker Basbug is accused of plotting a coup… 06/01/2012
Ex-military supremo behind bars in TurkeyThe once all-powerful Turkish military is having to re-think its role in the country after a former Chief of Staff was jailed, accused of plotting to bring… 06/01/2012
Iraq’s army parades as rocket fire hits Green ZoneIt was a moment of pride for Iraq’s armed forces, marking 91 years since their creation. But as soldiers marched in Baghdad, watched by prime minister Nuri… 06/01/2012
Basbug arrest grips TurkeyThe detention of Ilker Basbug is the main talking point in Turkey. Newspapers heralded the arrest on their front pages. Some detailed the accusations that… 06/01/2012
Turkey’s ex-army chief jailed over coup plotTurkey’s ex-army chief has spent his first night behind bars after being charged with trying to overthrow the government. Retired General Ilker Basbug is… 06/01/2012
Ex-Turkish army chief arrested over alleged coup plotA Turkish court has remanded the country’s former military chief in custody on charges of attempting to overthrow the government. General Ilker Basbug, who… 06/01/2012
Syrian Free Army threatens to escalate campaignThe commander of Syria’s ‘Free Army’ — made up of deserters — has warned the regime his men are about to escalate their offensive against the regular… 03/01/2012
Islamist militants threaten Nigerian armyThe islamist militant group Boko Haram is threatening to confront Nigerian soldiers after the decision by the president to declare a state of emergency in… 02/01/2012
Egyptian court orders end to virginity testsEgypt’s military rulers have been ordered to stop the use of virginity tests on female detainees. The ruling was made by a court in Cairo. Activists, some… 27/12/2011
Guinea Bissau prime minister flees to embassy in army unrestA gunfight involving different factions of the army in Guinea Bissau reportedly forced the country’s prime minister Carlos Gomes to seek refuge in a foreign… 26/12/2011
Arab League moves forward with Syria monitors planArab League observers from roughly 10 nations in the region are due to arrive in Syria on Monday evening, to oversee a peace plan aimed at stopping nine… 26/12/2011
More deadly attacks in Homs as monitors head to SyriaAnother crackdown on dissidents has left at least 20 people dead in the Syrian city of Homs, according to activists. Footage shot by government opponents… 26/12/2011
Kim Jong-un: North Korea’s ‘Supreme Commander’Kim Jong-un has been hailed ‘Supreme Commander’ of North Korea’s military. The new title, announced by national media, is another sign that he is… 24/12/2011
Wikileaks ‘mole’ appears in courtSupporters of Bradley Manning, the US Army intelligence analyst accused of giving Wikileaks massive amounts of documents and videos, gathered for his first… 16/12/2011
America closes its Iraq war chapterThe US military has officially ended its war in Iraq. Nearly nine years after the invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein, the war has cost the US nearly 4,500… 15/12/2011
Syrian forces face new brutality allegationsFresh claims of Syria’s brutal crackdown on anti-government protests have been made by Human Rights Watch. The New York based group says Syrian army… 15/12/2011
As Iraq war ends, Obama welcomes troops homeHe pledged to bring the troops home. And with his campaign promise almost fulfilled, US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to some of the last … 14/12/2011
Amateur videos capture ‘assault’ in SyriaA number of videos uploaded to social media sites show the alleged aftermath of a military assault by Syrian forces in Homs. In the amateur video flames… 14/12/2011
Iraqi prime minister in US as troop exit advancesIraq’s Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has arrived in Washington as US forces edge close to completing their withdrawal by the end of the year. For the … 12/12/2011
Arab League imposes deadline on SyriaThe crackdown in Syria, its reported has not eased despite the imminent threat of sanctions from the Arab League. One amateur video which has not been… 24/11/2011
FARC name a new hardline leaderColombia’s FARC guerrillas have appointed a hardliner nicknamed Timochenko, as their new leader. He is said to have trained in Russia and Cuba is thought to… 16/11/2011
Syrian army defectors go on the attackSyrian army defectors have launched their first attack in the eight-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. It is reported they have struck a major… 16/11/2011
Life for US army thrill-killerAn American soldier behind a spate of thrill-killings in Afghanistan has been sentenced to life in prison. Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs admitted at the… 11/11/2011
Anonymous “closes” Israeli sitesIsraeli security websites were down on Sunday after an international group of cyber hackers threatened an attack on government computers. Websites for the… 06/11/2011
Obama confirms all US troops to leave IraqBarack Obama has vowed to pull all US troops out of Iraq this year, ending speculation that some may stay on to help the country’s authorities. After months… 22/10/2011
US troops will leave Iraq by year-end says ObamaPresident Barack Obama has confirmed that the United States will pull its troops out of Iraq by the end of 2011. “As promised, the rest of our troops in… 21/10/2011
Kenya sends in army to go after militants in SomaliaKenyan troops have crossed into Somalia to pursue islamist rebel group Al Shabaab who are believed have kidnapped foreign aid workers in Kenya. Witnesses… 16/10/2011
UN human rights boss warns of civil war in SyriaThe United Nations’ top human rights official has called for “collective international action” to protect Syria’s civilians, warning of civil war unless what… 14/10/2011
Syrian forces reclaim RastanSyrian government forces are celebrating the restoration of control over the rebel town of Rastan following the most sustained military operation of the… 02/10/2011
Syrian forces recapture key opposition townA video uploaded to a social media website has purportedly shown groups of people marching through the Syrian streets of Hama and Deraa in the latest protests… 02/10/2011
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is officially historyThe US ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military officially ends on Tuesday. It brings to an end a policy which had long been denounced by gay… 20/09/2011
Defected pilots get warm welcome TripoliTwo Libyan air force pilots made a joyful return to Tripoli. They have been out of the country since February. They say they were given orders to bomb… 18/09/2011
Fatal air crash in AngolaSeventeen people have been killed after a military aircraft crashed in Angola. The army said eleven of its officers and six civilians died in the accident… 15/09/2011
Syrian opposition calls for international helpThe relentless military assault in Syria to crush the uprising has prompted protesters to call for international protection, according to residents and… 09/09/2011
New videos point to atrocities by Syrian forcesFresh video evidence has emerged of the military crackdown in Syria. One film is said to show soliders who have recently defected walking freely among a… 08/09/2011
UK troops slammed over Iraqi’s death in custodyAn innocent Iraqi man killed in British custody suffered “an appalling episode of serious, gratuitous violence”, according to a judge-led inquiry in the … 08/09/2011
General Patraeus moves to Civvy StreetGeneral David Petraeus has made a final salute as he leaves the US army for a new job as director of the CIA. Patraeus lead American forces in Iraq and then… 31/08/2011
Obama: veterans will not pay to balance budgetThe US President has promised military veterans that they will not suffer from efforts to fix the country’s economic mess. Barack Obama was addressing the… 30/08/2011
Syrian army defections ‘on the rise’Syrians living in a small town in the centre of the country claim an armoured column of government tanks fired heavy machine guns on them because dozens of… 29/08/2011
Turkey bombards PKK in IraqThe Turkish government’s offensive against the Kurdish Workers Party or PKK has continued for a third night, with airstrikes against rebels in northern Iraq… 20/08/2011
Turkey strikes back after ambush on militaryTurkey’s armed forces have struck back at scores of Kurdish guerrilla targets in northern Iraq just hours after nine Turkish security personnel were killed in… 18/08/2011
Turkey launches bombing raid after PKK attackTurkish war planes have responded to an alleged attack by PKK rebels with bombing raids on Kurdish targets in northern Iraq. The planes struck areas in… 18/08/2011
Syria: Thousands flee Palestinian refugee camp says UNReports from residents are growing more alarming on day three of a Syrian military assault against the coastal city of Latakia. It is claimed many people… 15/08/2011
Syrian troops shell the port of LatakiaSyrian forces reportedly shelled the port of Latakia for the third consecutive day on Monday. Anti-government activists posted amateur footage which they… 15/08/2011
‘Deadly naval and tank attack’ on Syrian port cityA Syrian naval and tank assault to crush dissent in a northern port city has killed at least 23 people, according to human rights activists. Amateur footage… 14/08/2011
Syrian forces kill three, tanks move into city say activistsThere has been fresh bloodshed in Syria according to opposition activists. At least two people were killed, they say, and more than a dozen wounded after… 13/08/2011
Death sentence for Pakistani RangerIn a rare rebuke for Pakistan’s powerful army, a court has sentenced a soldier to death for shooting an unarmed civilian dead in June. Five fellow Ranger… 12/08/2011
Syrian army ‘deserter’ says massacres made him quitNew US sanctions and other international pressure on Syria do not seem to have deterred President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. While the latest amateur videos… 11/08/2011
Syrian army leaves Hama, heads north-westSyrian leader Bashar al-Assad ordered the army to withdraw from the city of Hama on Wednesday. The action followed harsh criticism from the Turkish prime… 10/08/2011
China sends first aircraft carrier on maiden voyageChina has launched its first aircraft carrier on a maiden voyage, in a move that may prompt anxiety among its neighbours about its naval ambitions. The… 10/08/2011
Assad talks as his tanks continue to pound protestersSyria’s leader Bashar al-Assad has been meeting with the visiting Turkish foreign minister, but while he talked his tanks continued to claim lives as protests… 09/08/2011
‘We are making progress towards having an army that accepts government’s superiority”Turkey’s agenda is currently dominated by the resignation of its four top military leaders. Four new generals have now been selected to replace them. To… 04/08/2011
Turkish PM Erdogan names new generalsTurkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan appointed four new senior generals on Thursday in a move seen as consolidating his control over the… 04/08/2011
Turkish PM set to pick new military chiefsTurkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met military officials on Monday to choose a new high command after several senior generals resigned last… 01/08/2011
Turkey stable after top brass quitThe sudden resignation of Turkey’s four top military commanders on Friday provides Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan with an opportunity to extend his… 31/07/2011
President Gul: Turkey not in “crisis”Turkish President Abdullah Gul denied on Saturday that the country is in crisis following the resignation of four top military commanders. The Chief of… 30/07/2011
Turkey’s turbulent politicsAnalysts say the resignations of Turkey’s military top brass are unlikely to cause long-term instability. It is the first time so many top commanders have… 30/07/2011
Turkey’s top military leaders step down en masseIn the latest sign of a rift with the government, Turkey’s top military leadership has stepped down. Armed Forces Chief, General Isik Kosaner, has… 30/07/2011
Military leaders in Turkey simultaneously step downA number of top military chiefs in Turkey have resigned without giving any clear explanation. Those who have stepped down include the head of Turkey’s armed… 29/07/2011
Egypt delays swearing-in of new cabinetFollowing renewed pro-democracy demonstrations in Cairo’s Tahrir Square over the last 10 days, the Egyptian government delayed Monday’s swearing-in of a new… 18/07/2011
NATO begins Afghan handoverNATO forces started handing control of Afghanistan’s security to the country’s own troops and police on Sunday. The handover will be a gradual process due… 17/07/2011
Cyprus blast: defence minister, army chief resignCyprus’ defence minister and the head of Cypriot army have resigned following a huge explosion on a military base this morning which killed 12 people. The… 11/07/2011
Military service ends in GermanyYoung people in Germany can breathe a sigh of relief – there is no more compulsory military service as of today. A package of reforms was introduced last… 01/07/2011
Syrian refugees recount their horror to euronewsAn increasing number of Syrians are fleeing to the border with Turkey, as residents report more military attacks on villages in the north. euronews spoke… 16/06/2011
Very public shooting damages Pakistani armyWith public confidence in Pakistan’s army very low, especially after Osama bin Laden was found living in one of the country’s most heavily militarised areas… 10/06/2011
Unknown cause for Russian arms depot fireForest fires may be to blame for a critical situation developing at a Russian munitions depot near Urman in Bashkortostan. Between five and seven thousand… 27/05/2011
Russian troops fed dog food claims whistleblowerRussian troops were fed dog food earlier this year to save money, it is being claimed. Labels reading “premium quality beef” covered up the real… 21/05/2011
Germany to cut size of militaryGermany plans to slim down its armed forces in what is described as the most radical reform since the Bundeswehr was founded in the 1950s. Under the… 18/05/2011
Italian Army clears rubbish in NaplesThe Italian Army has been brought in to clear tonnes of rubbish from the streets of Naples. It comes a week before the local elections. Prime Minister… 10/05/2011
Hundreds flee as Syria continues its crackdownGovernment forces backed up by snipers have tightened their grip on Syria’s third largest city of Homs. Rights groups claim hundreds have been fleeing as… 10/05/2011
Claims of hundreds of arrests in SyriaHuman rights groups say the Syrian army has arrested scores of activists in continuing unrest. Despite President Bashar al-Assad’s determination to quash… 09/05/2011
Protesters ‘shot dead’ in Syrian ‘day of defiance’Protests have broken out across Syria as thousands heeded calls for a “day of defiance” against the regime. Reports say that security forces killed five… 06/05/2011
Syrian soldier: troops ‘refused to fire on protesters’As Syria intensifies its clampdown on anti-government protesters, international pressure on the regime is being stepped up. It comes as new amateur video… 04/05/2011
Smuggled pictures show Syrian soldiers’ dilemmaEuronews has received a video testimonial from a Syrian army soldier who says some troops are disobeying orders to fire at pro-democracy protesters. The… 03/05/2011
Transition plan accepted by Yemen’s ruling partyThe ruling party in Yemen has accepted ‘in full’ the terms of proposals by Gulf Arab states to transfer power away from President Ali Abdullah Saleh after 32… 23/04/2011
Army mutiny spreads in Burkina FasoAn army mutiny that broke out in Burkina Faso is spreading to other parts of the West African state. Protests are now reported in Kaya in the north as well… 18/04/2011
Compaore fires government and army chiefBurkina Faso President Blaise Compaore has dissolved his government and named a new army chief. In three separate decrees, Compaore announced that “the… 16/04/2011
Ivory Coast: Ouattara wins military top brassMilitary leaders in Ivory Coast have pledged their loyalty to the president-elect Alassane Ouattara – including those who led the bloody campaign to keep his… 13/04/2011
China claims greater military opennessChina has indirectly, yet publicly, told the United States that increased American inter-action with other partners in Asia is a growing concern for Beijing… 31/03/2011
