War News
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Two organized criminals who fought for the right to sell fish sandwiches to tourists in a German town have been sentenced to jail after a series of violent attacks started by the licensing of the fish snacks.
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In the most recent propaganda video released by the militant group ISIS, the terroristic group vows to conquer Rome. Some say it is a blatant attack on Christians.
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With the announcement of a new ceasefire to begin on February 15, many are questioning if the agreement will bring lasting peace to a region that has seen a steady increase in fighting over the last month.
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Donetsk -
Diplomats from Russia and Ukraine will meet Wednesday in an effort to resolve their bloody dispute over the future of the former Soviet republic.
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UPDATE: As noted below, the actual box office figures would need another look over a weekend like this past one. It is now certain that "American Sniper" took in less than the estimate and is not the record for Super Bowl weekend.
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Danish fishermen fishing around the island of Bornholm, south of Sweden, found a dangerous mustard gas bomb among their catch after trawling the hazardous region of the Baltic Sea.
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Beirut -
Tensions are escalating along Israel's border and occupied territories, as a Hezbollah unit launched a strike that killed at least four IDF soldiers, initial reports said.
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London -
A long-awaited public inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war will not be published until after an election in May, it was reported Wednesday, sparking criticism of the delay.
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Most of the media focus on Syria these days is to do with the violence of Islamic State. They control large areas in the north and east of the country. In the south however, there is a different situation.
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According to a UNICEF statement released on December 8, an estimated 230 million children live in countries and areas affected by armed conflicts.
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Today in Canada is Remembrance Day, a time when we honour all those who have been involved in war up to the present. Here we look at five pictures, each representing a different period of war Canada was involved in, a few before it was even a country.
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Derby -
British soldier Gordon Hoggan still has horrifying nightmares about killing an Argentinian marine with his bayonet during the Falklands War.But he hopes to find peace by discovering the man's identity and giving his family back his helmet.
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The conflict in Syria is now in its fourth year. A once beautiful country has been torn apart, yet despite all this the people remain some of the warmest and most reslient I have ever met. This is a photo essay of my time in the country last year.
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The myth of ISIS has been created by ignorance, sensationalism and fear. Its strengths are exaggerated and its weaknesses are underestimated — some of the worst mistakes you can make when facing an enemy.
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Oslo -
In the far north of Norway, sanctions imposed on Russia have left a bitter after-taste as the region celebrates the anniversary of its liberation from Nazi rule by the Soviet army.
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Edmonton -
An information picket held by the Edmonton Coalition Against War and Racism (ECAWAR) on September 27 called for Canada to stay out of the current conflict in Iraq.
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Washington -
There once was a dinosaur, bigger than a T. rex, that swam with the sharks -- and ate them for dinner.
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Kiev -
Ukraine's defence minister warned on Monday that a "great war" had broken out with Russia over his country's future that could claim tens of thousands of lives.
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The development team of Ubisoft upcoming open-world shooter, 'Far Cry 4' has revealed that the story and setting was inspired by the Nepalese Civil War.
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Gaza -
Israel resumed air strikes against Palestinian facilities in the Gaza Strip on Friday in response to missiles fired by Hamas militants marking the end of a 72-hour ceasefire.
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Tokyo -
Tens of thousands marked the 69th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki on Saturday, as the city's pacifist mayor urged the Japanese government to listen to increasing concerns over controversial plans to expand the role of its military.
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Officials called for a cease-fire between Israel and the Gaza strip. Despite their official support of the country they are demanding an immediate cease-fire.
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Cambridge -
The diaries of war poet Siegfried Sassoon, who wrote many poems about the horrors of World War I, are being published online for the first time.
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Two "precise" shots fired into the Al Jazeera prompted an evacuation Tuesday morning. There are no reports of any fatalities from their branch on the Gaza Strip.
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Washington D.c. -
As the death toll from the ongoing hostilities between Israelis and Palestinians continues, five Israeli and five Palestinian students have "crossed an ocean" so they can meet, learn, talk and find the peaceful future they desperately want to see.
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Nashville -
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Wall That Heals” offered both visitors and citizens of Middle Tennessee an opportunity to learn, remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during the Vietnam War.
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Los Angeles -
Knowing precisely the microbes present in a wound could greatly aid in the prevention and treatment of infections. This is especially important when dealing with the severe injuries that soldiers can suffer in combat.
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A trailer for the upcoming comedy called "The Interview" has aroused international interest and a response for action from North Korean (NK) authorities themselves.
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Washington -
It is often said that Republicans never met a war they didn’t like. That is usually said by Democrats.
Republicans say Democrats never met a war they like didn’t like.
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A report on Sunday said that Erik Solheim, a top Norwegian peace envoy, said he would testify to any international war crimes investigation over "atrocities" committed during Sri Lanka's separatist conflict.
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War Image
Afghan man receives treatment from a U.S. Navy corpsman after being injured in a grenade attack U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Simon Lee
public domain, found on internet
Battlefield Losses of US Servicemen If You're Reading This
The wife of a soldier who did not return home. Heaven Was Needing a Hero
The Little Angels give medals to the veterans.
Soviet infantry in Afghanistan in the 1980's. Kalabaha1969
U.S. Marine Corps combat photographer in Afghanistan takes cover as CH-53 helicopter lands U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeremy Harris
The Korean War exhibit at the SAAF Musuem near Pretoria.
Iraq Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, US ARMY
The European Parliament File photo
Handing over Professor Derrick Dickens' painting.
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A crowd began to gather just before the parade began to honor Staff Sergeant Michael Ferguson.
Afghan man and his son wait to see a U.S. military doctor providing medical services to the local population U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Paige J. Bray
A US soldier conducts a security patrol in Sangin Valley, Afghanistan. Marines conduct security patrols to decrease insurgent activity and gain the trust of Afghan citizens. US Department of Defense
Ethnic riots continue in Kyrgyzstan killing 80 wounding thousands. Screen Shot
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