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28 Jul 2017

Britain plans to send warship to South China Sea in move likely to irk Beijing

Britain`s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson did not specify where exactly the vessels would be sent once operational in 2020, though the presence of such firepower will likely heighten tensions in the region.

29 Jun 2017

No NATO combat role in Afghanistan: Jens Stoltenberg

NATO ended its longest-ever military operation in 2014 when it handed over frontline duties to the Afghan military and took on an advice and training mission, but recent Taliban gains have dented hopes of a quick end to the war.

09 Apr 2017

Russia responsible 'by proxy' for Syrian chemical attack: British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon

British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon on Sunday accused Russia of being responsible "by proxy" for the death of 87 civilians killed last week in a suspected chemical weapons attack.

23 Mar 2017

UK parliament attacker named as British-born Khalid Masood

The attacker who killed three people near parliament in London before being shot dead was named on Thursday as British-born Khalid Masood, who was once investigated by MI5 intelligence officers over concerns about violent extremism.

11 Feb 2017

UK to close Iraq war abuse unit, citing false claims

Britain's government has said it will shut down a unit investigating claims of torture and unlawful killing by British soldiers in Iraq after a law firm representing alleged victims was found to have made false claims.

01 Mar 2016

UK to send troops to Tunisia to help stop ISIS crossing Libyan border

Britain is to send troops to Tunisia to help prevent Islamic State fighters from moving into the country from Libya, the British Defence Minister has said.

Russian air strikes

03 Oct 2015

Only 5% of Russian strikes on Syria target IS: Britain

Only one in 20 Russian air strikes in Syria have targeted Islamic State (IS) fighters, Britain's Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said on Saturday.

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