World news about “Army” published by euronews.
Egypt sends military reinforcements to Sinai Egypt sent extra troops to Sinai – days after seven members of its security forces were kidnapped there. 26 armoured vehicles and several military… 21/05/2013
Nigerian army strikes out at Boko Haram in northeast Nigerian forces have been attacking Islamist camps in the northeast in the biggest offensive since Boko Haram began its insurgency four years ago. Fighter… 17/05/2013
Ultra-orthodox Jews protest at enlistment Tens of thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews have surrounded the Israeli military draft office to protest at their members being added to enlistment for the first… 17/05/2013
US Army anti-chemical drills in South Korea – nocomment The US military’s 23rd Chemical Battalion took part in an anti-chemical drill in Euijeongbu, South Korea as tensions on the Korean peninsula reached their… 04/04/2013
US offers rewards for Kony and his cronies The United States has offered rewards of close to four million euros each for information that could lead to the arrest fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony… 04/04/2013
Taiwan adds two new ships to patrol disputed islands – nocomment Taiwan’s President Ma Ying-jeou ordered on Saturday two new vessels to beef up patrol in a group of disputed islands in the East China The contested… 31/03/2013
CAR rebel leader pledges power-sharing government Michel Djotodia, the self proclaimed president of Central African Republic, has pledged to name a power-sharing government. It is believed the leader of the… 26/03/2013
Central African Republic capital falls to rebels Rebels seized control of the capital of Central African Republic on Sunday, according to government officials. Authorities said the takeover of Bangui had… 24/03/2013
France sends in more troops to CAR In the Central African Republic, residents in the capital Bangui took to the streets demanding weapons to defend themselves hours before rebels are reported… 24/03/2013
US imposes new sanctions on North Korea as war of words mounts North Korea has cut off a humanitarian hotline with the South and torn up the armistice that ended the Korean War in the 1950s. As tension escalates, the … 12/03/2013
Protesters arrested in Azerbaijan demo Dozens of protesters were arrested in Baku the capital of Azerbaijan in a protest against alleged abuse in the country’s army. About 500 people many of whom… 10/03/2013
Afghanistan: NATO troops get into the Christmas spirit – nocomment NATO troops based in Afghanistan get a taste of the holiday spirit at a Christmas lunch in Kabul. 26/12/2012
Cold snap kills 37 in Ukraine – nocomment Thirty seven people died from the cold snap in Ukraine, while 162 people are in hospitals with frostbites. Temperatures dipped below -20 Celcius in western… 19/12/2012
Deployment of Lebanese army in Tripoli – nocomment The Lebanese army was deployed in the northern city of Tripoli after days of clashes between the pro-Assad Shi’ites and groups of Sunni protesters. Tensions… 10/12/2012
Saudi somersaultsGraduating soldiers from the Saudi special forces demonstrate their skills at their graduation ceremony near Riyadh. REUTERS/Fahad Shadeed 26/09/2012
Haka tribute for the fallen – nocomment The New Zealand Defence Forces have released a video showing hundreds of troops performing a traditional Maori farewell Haka to three of their colleagues who… 28/08/2012
Israel prepares for Orthodox conscripts In Israel, the army has been told it must prepare for the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews after legislation exempting them expired. It follows a… 01/08/2012
The invisible war – sexual abuse in the US Army The US Army is raging a relentless war behind closed doors. It is estimated 30 percent of all female and one percent of all male soldiers are victims of… 18/07/2012
Firearms at a tribal gathering in YemenA Yemen tribesman carries firearms as he attends a tribal gathering in the capital Sanaa. These meetings are aiming at resolving local quarrels in the country… 13/06/2012
Yemen suicide bombing death toll high In Yemen, more than 90 people have been killed and over 200 wounded in a bomb attack at a rehearsal for a military parade in the capital Sanaa. A man had… 21/05/2012
North Korea marks Army Day – nocomment Young North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and high-ranking officials celebrate 80th anniversary of North Korean army on Wednesday 25 April. They also paid respect… 26/04/2012
Iran: National Army Day parade – nocomment Iran marked National Army Day with a parade of military hardware in the capital Tehran. 18/04/2012
Mali may face years of instability, says Africa analyst Tuareg rebels in Mali have declared their own independent state after declaring an end to hostilities The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad –… 05/04/2012
Myanmar electoral stakes There is optimism in Myanmar that elections this Sunday in the army-ruled southeast Asian Republic could finally introduce a taste of democracy. Opposition… 29/03/2012
Georgia-US joint exercises – nocomment US Marines and soldiers from the Georgian 4th Infantry Brigade participate in a joint military exercise called Agile Spirit 2012 at the Vaziani military base… 21/03/2012
Rallies across the West Bank on International Women’s Day – nocomment Hundreds gathered at rallies across the West Bank on Thursday (March 8). In Qalandia there were clashes between Israeli soldiers and supporters of a… 09/03/2012
Jungle Warfare Exercises for US Marines – nocomment Thai and United States marines conduct bilateral jungle warfare training as part of the annual Cobra Gold joint military exercise. US Marines got the chance… 14/02/2012
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
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
Patriot missiles in Turkey ‘for defence only’Germany and the Netherlands insist that the Patriot missile batteries they have sent to Turkey are for defence purposes only. The Turkish government… 23/02/2013
Venezuela minister blames media for deadly prison riotMore than 50 deaths and over 90 injured. That is the result of a prison riot in Venezuela, with the high death toll described as “alarming” by the director of… 26/01/2013
Morocco supports French intervention in MaliThe Moroccan Interior Minister said his government supports French military action in Mali, as he hosted his counterparts from France, Spain and Portugal for… 26/01/2013
Russia conducts large-scale naval exercisesThe largest post-Soviet era Russian naval exercises have begun in the Black Sea. The manoeuvres, due to last until January 29, will involve warships as well… 24/01/2013
Eritrean troops surround Ministry of Information in AsmaraAround 200 Eritrean soldiers with two tanks have surrounded the Ministry of Information in the capital Asmara, regional diplomatic sources said on… 21/01/2013
Israeli soldiers cast an early ballotUnlike civilians, the Israeli military won’t get a day off for the country’s general election on Tuesday. So instead soldiers were allowed to vote two days… 20/01/2013
Neutral Austria to vote on military serviceOne of a few European countries with a compulsory military service, Austria is holding a referendum today on whether to move to a professional army. … 20/01/2013
Final Algerian assault ends gas plant siegeThe Algerian government has announced that a four-day hostage crisis at the In Amenas gas plant is over. Algiers has said that 23 hostages and 32 militants… 20/01/2013
Locals fear for future after In Amenas attackThe gas plant crisis may be over at In Amenas, but in the nearby town that relies on the plant for jobs and without which there would be no local economy to… 19/01/2013
World leaders voice concern over Algeria raidThe Philippines’ Foreign Affairs department has confirmed that one of its nationals was wounded while escaping with a Japanese colleague before the siege at… 18/01/2013
Advance party leaves to defend Turkish borderThere were emotional farewells at the Eindhoven air base for 50 Dutch and German soldiers from the advance party bound for the Turkish-Syrian border. Their… 08/01/2013
Death of ‘Stormin’ Norman’ Schwarzkopf, US Gulf War heroThe former US General Norman Schwarzkopf, who led coalition forces in the first Gulf War, has died aged 78. Known as Stormin’ Norman, he became a celebrity… 28/12/2012
Syria conflict leads to more violence in LebanonSoldiers are on the streets of the Lebanese city of Tripoli, after six days of fierce clashes as the violence in Syria spills into the neighbouring country… 10/12/2012
Spinning the war onlineThe conflict between Israel and Hamas has extended to a new virtual front. The fighting is now also taking place on the internet and its various social… 20/11/2012
Afghan combat mission ends for French troopsFrench combat troops in Afghanistan are preparing to come home on Tuesday as their mission officially ends. Some 400 soldiers are pulling out from their… 20/11/2012
Israel/Palestine rockets hone in on Tel Aviv and JerusalemOn Friday Tel Aviv residents were forced to run for cover as Palestinian militants fired rockets at the Israeli city for a second day running. There were… 16/11/2012
Israeli soldiers mass near Gaza borderWith Palestinian militant rockets continuing to rain down on Israel, Israel’s army is making no secret of the fact it is preparing to take tougher… 15/11/2012
Obama ‘has faith’ in Gen John Allen despite sexual harassment allegationUS President Barack Obama is backing General John Allen – the second top military official to become embroiled in a sex scandal in recent days. Allen has… 14/11/2012
Turkey’s parliament responds to attack by SyriaTurkey’s parliament has voted by 320 to 129 in favour of authorising foreign military operations for a period of one year. The move comes following an… 04/10/2012
US-led anti-mine drills could cause tension with IranNavies from more than 30 countries are taking part in anti-mine exercises in the Persian Gulf. Mindful of tension between the West and Iran, an admiral… 23/09/2012
Political debate in Turkey follows prison terms for militaryShock waves and political debate have followed the court case in Turkey in which 322 serving and retired army officers were handed prison terms in a trial… 22/09/2012
Turkish officers guilty of plotting coup d’etatThere were mixed reactions in Turkey when three former military officers were convicted on Friday for plotting a coup d’etat. The “sledgehammer” trial… 21/09/2012
Israel carries out snap military drill in Golan HeightsIsraeli has carried out a surprise military drill in the Golan Heights close to the border with Syria. It was the Israeli Defense Forces’ largest exercise… 20/09/2012
PKK suspected in deadly attack on Turkish policeAt least eight Turkish police officers were killed when their bus was blown up by a roadside bomb. Nine of their colleagues were wounded in the blast, which… 16/09/2012
Turkish military retires jailed ‘coup plot’ generalsTurkey’s military has retired 40 generals and admirals currently in jail on charges of plotting against the government. They are among a group of 55 of the… 05/08/2012
Thailand: Soldiers shot dead in rebel ambushHaving shot dead four soldiers, suspected Islamist rebels in Thailand’s southern Pattani province were caught on surveillance camera stealing their victims’… 28/07/2012
Syria army ‘uses helicopters’ to attack Damascus rebelsThe Syrian army is said to have used helicopters for the first time in Damascus to attack at least one district where rebels have been gaining the upper… 17/07/2012
Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israeli draftThousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews have been protesting in Jerusalem against plans to make them perform military service. Israel’s government wants members of… 16/07/2012
North Korea military boss removed from his postMarking what may be the beginning of a purge of older officials, North Korean military chief Ri Yong-ho has been removed from his post. The decision was… 16/07/2012
UN moves tanks into Goma to fend off rebel threatThe UN on Thursday sent tanks into the eastern Congolese town of Goma to fend off a possible attack by M23 rebels. AFP reported a dozen tanks had moved into… 12/07/2012
Cairo court suspends army’s right to arrest civiliansA Cairo court has suspended the Egyptian army’s power to arrest civilians. The case was filed by rights groups following a decree issued this month by the… 27/06/2012
Suu Kyi to receive Nobel prize despite illnessAung San Suu Kyi has recovered from a bout of minor illness to continue her European tour with a visit to Norway to receive the Nobel peace prize. Before… 15/06/2012
Hollande takes withdrawal message to KabulFrench President François Hollande has wasted no time in taking his message of an early French withdrawal to Afghanistan, and in person. He flew in on a… 25/05/2012
Hollande makes surprise visit to AfghanistanThe French President François Hollande has made a surprise flying visit to Afghanistan. Hollande’s predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy, had already informed … 25/05/2012
‘Dozens killed’ as suicide bomb targets Yemen armyDozens of people have been killed and many more injured in a suicide bomb attack targeting Yemen’s army. The explosion caused panic among the soldiers who… 21/05/2012
Shooting at sea: Italy agrees compensation for fishermens’ familiesItaly has offered to pay around 150,000 euros to each to the families of two Indian fisherman shot dead by Italian soldiers. Italy says the two men, who… 21/04/2012
India fires missile with intercontinental nuclear rangeIndia has successfully launched a missile with nuclear capabilities that has the range to reach China and parts of Europe. Only the permanent members of… 19/04/2012
Aung San Suu Kyi to travel outside Myanmar for first time in decadesPro democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi will visit Britain and Norway in June marking the first time she’s left her native Myanmar in 24 years. The Nobel Peace… 18/04/2012
Israel detains pro-Palestinian activists at AirportIsraeli authorities refused to allow 27 pro-Palestinian activists entry into Israel as they arrived on international flights at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv. 16/04/2012
Time running out for trapped soldiersEfforts are continuing to rescue 124 Pakistani soldiers and eleven civilians trapped by an avalanche in the Himalayas on Saturday. The accident happened in… 09/04/2012
Avalanche buries 124 Pakistan soldiers; chances of survival slimMore than a day after a 25 metre deep avalanche buried a Pakistani army battalion headquarters in the Himalayas, officials said on Sunday there was still no… 08/04/2012
Syria: fighting broadens causing more refugeesViolence in Syria is spreading beyond the usual flashpoints – with government forces fighting rebels all over the country. Homs continues to be a hotspot… 05/04/2012
Mali rebels announce end to fightingTuareg rebels in northern Mali are ending their military operations. In a unilateral move, the secular separatist MNLA announced on their website that the… 05/04/2012
Mali’s parties reject offer of talks from JuntaThe Malian military Junta’s offer of a national convention to discuss any hand-over of power to civilians has been rejected by political parties. Officials… 04/04/2012
Myanmar’s Supreme Commander vows to protect army’s political roleThe head of Myanmar’s military has vowed to protect its political leadership role. In a speech to mark the annual armed forces day, Supreme Commander… 27/03/2012
Turkey: Ex-army chief goes on trial for ‘terrorism’Outside the gates, supporters of Turkey’s ex-armed forces chief gathered. Inside Silivri prison, west of Istanbul, his trial was starting on terrorism… 26/03/2012
Political initiative launched to combat Mali coupFive days after army officers overthrew the Mali government, representatives from over 200 parties and pressure groups have formed a new political… 26/03/2012
Mali suspended from African Union after coupInternational condemnation continues to grow following the coup in Mali, with the African Union suspending the country’s membership. Military defectors… 24/03/2012
Japan readies defences for North Korean launchJapan is readying its defences ahead of a planned rocket launch by North Korea next month. Defence minister Naoki Tanaka said he has ordered the deployment… 23/03/2012
Military coup in Mali, President’s palace lootedAt least three people have been killed during a military coup in Mali after soldiers ransacked the palace of the country’s president Amadou Toumani… 23/03/2012
Mali coup witness describes lootingIn an exclusive phone interview with euronews, a Spanish geologist currently working in Mali has described scenes of looting. Ignacio Garcia-Martin… 22/03/2012
Mali president ‘in control’ after coup attempt Mali is in turmoil with renegade soldiers claiming to have seized control of the African country and the president insisting he remains in power. The… 22/03/2012
US soldier kills Afghan civilians in shooting rampageA number of Afghan families are in mourning after a US soldier killed at least 16 civilians in a night-time shooting spree. Women, children and elderly men… 11/03/2012
US soldier kills several civilians in Afghan shooting spreeAn American soldier has killed or wounded at least a dozen civilians in southern Afghanistan after having a breakdown, according to reports. He’s said to… 11/03/2012
UK and Italian hostages die as rescue bid fails in NigeriaA British and an Italian hostage held in Nigeria have been killed during a failed mission to force their release. Construction workers Chris McManus and… 09/03/2012
