Who is James 'Mad Dog' Mattis? Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defence
The retired general once said it was 'fun to shoot some people'.
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Suicide bomber wearing explosive vest kills dozens in Kabul Shia mosque
Thirty-five were also injured in the blast at the Baqir-ul Ulom Mosque.
Tear gas and stun grenades used on Athen's streets in anti-Obama protests
Demonstrators angry about US foreign policy on Greece and wars in asylum-seekers home countries of Afghanistan and Syria.
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At least two dead in suicide attack on German consulate in Afghanistan
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Pentagon confirms death of senior al-Qaeda leader Faruq al-Qatani in latest strike in Afghanistan
The FBI and New York police are probing reports of al-Qaeda's plan to launch attacks ahead of the 8 November presidential polls in the US.
Two US soldiers killed in Taliban attack in Afghan battleground province
Afghan police said as many as 26 civilians died in the raid against Taliban fighters.
US confirms strikes on two senior al-Qaeda leaders in Afghanistan
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said the 'precision strikes' targeted Faruq al-Qatani and Bilal al-Utabi.
Afghan refugees describe warm welcome from local people in new home after Calais eviction
IBTimes UK hears how Afghan refugees spent their first night outside Calais' Jungle camp.
Afghan opium production increases due to bumper harvests
The UN has announced that it will fund $15bn towards the fight against opium production.
Nowhere to go: Calais' refugee children urge Britain and France not to forget them as Jungle demolition looms
Child refugees, some as young as eight, are easy prey for traffickers and criminals.
Calais' forgotten children ask Europe 'where is left for us to go?'
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Pregnant 14-year-old Syrian refugee says "I am a child raising a child."
Soldiers should not operate outside of human rights law
Government claims to be doing troops a favour, but it's simply sweeping MoD's mass failings under the carpet.
Afghan security forces reportedly 'back in control of Kunduz' after Taliban assault on city
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that 'a massive operation' started on Kunduz.
Government plans to clamp down on battlefield legal claims against British soldiers
Theresa May says she will exempt armed forces from the European Convention on Human Rights.
Nepal calls for creation of 'conducive environment' for Saarc summit after 4 nations boycott the meet
India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Bhutan pulled out of the regional summit over the issue of terrorism.
Suspected US air strike against Isis kills 15 militants and 3 civilians
US military spokesperson says allegations of Afghan casualties are being investigated.
India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan pull out of Saarc summit in Islamabad
All the nations cited the issue of terrorism as the major reason for boycotting the regional summit.
Afghan soldiers killed by comrades as they slept
The 'insider attack' took place in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI: Where to watch, prediction, preview and possible XI
Bangladesh host Afghanistan in the first ODI on 25 September.
Ministry of Defence launches new probe into British troops' actions in Afghanistan
The investigation has sparked anger that the target of UK soldiers is pursued by 'parasitic lawyers'.
Afghanistan hints at possible boycott of Saarc meeting in Pakistan
Any measure that brings peace, stability and unity to the region should not be ruled out, Afghan envoy to India Shaida Mohammad Abdali says.
New York bomb suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami faces five attempted murder charges
He was arrested after a brief shootout with police that began when he was found asleep in a doorway.
US government to pay '$1.2m' to Italian family of drone strike victim held by al-Qaeda
Giovanni Lo Porto and Warren Weinstein were killed in a US drone strike in Pakistan in 2015.
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