Militants blow up ancient shrines, impose radical views in Mosul

When the Islamic State first swept into Mosul in June, they vowed to build infrastructure and aimed to avoid alienating a Sunni community whose support they needed. But now, the honeymoon is over.

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US: Russian missile test violated 1987 nuclear arms treaty

The Obama administration accused Russia of conducting tests in violation of a 1987 nuclear missile treaty, calling the breach "a very serious matter" and going public with allegations that have simmered for some time.

Study: Embargo wouldn't hurt Russia

Planned US, EU sanctions on Russia to target key economic sectors

New tuition rules: Grades tied to reimbursement; fines not covered

Troops will have to reimburse tuition assistance if they do not earn a “C” or higher in an undergraduate course or a “B” or higher in a graduate-level course, or if they fail pass/fail courses. The program also will no longer cover fees.

Sailors encouraged to use tuition assistance while there’s still full funding

Changes slated for Army's tuition assistance program

Lawmakers seek $17B in emergency funding for veterans health care

Lawmakers in the House and Senate unveiled an agreement Monday to reform the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs by pumping $17 billion in emergency funding into expanded access to outside care as well as more doctors, nurses and health care facilities.

McDonald confirmation as VA secretary is delayed

McDonald must clean house at VA, experts say

Tacloban bouncing back 8 months after devastating Typhoon Haiyan

Typhoon Haiyan nearly wiped Tacloban off the face of the earth eight months ago, leaving behind an apocalyptic wasteland of bodies, collapsed buildings and blocked streets. Today, the city of 240,000 people in the central Philippines is bouncing back.

Military flights carry storm evacuees to Manila

Stealth destroyers, littoral combat ships headed to Pacific, Mabus says

The Navy will send new stealth destroyers, littoral combat ships and an amphibious ready group to the Pacific, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said Monday, reiterating the U.S. commitment to its military “pivot” to the region.

Scope of Navy's LCS program uncertain, despite no clear replacement

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Netanyahu rebuffs UN cease-fire call, warns of ‘prolonged campaign’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Monday that there would be no letup in the battle against the militant Islamist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip and warned Israelis to be prepared for a long conflict.
F-15s needed in Europe to respond to Russia, Lakenheath commander says
New airmen in Korea banned from drinking alcohol for 1st 30 days
Afghan vote audit stalls amid daily arguments
Israel, Hamas trade blame for blast that killed 9 children in park
US military curfew in Japan could be eased
Iraqi Kurds: A nation in waiting
Thousands of Afghan government weapons may be unaccounted for
More military sexual assault reports — a positive sign?
2 Vicenza soldiers accused of beating, raping pregnant woman

New airmen in Korea banned from drinking alcohol for 1st 30 days

The 30-day alcohol ban for 7th Air Force airmen newly assigned to Korea took effect less than two weeks after a temporary, weekend-long alcohol ban was placed on all Korea-based airmen.
Australia plans to arrest 2 Middle East fighters

Australian police have obtained arrest warrants for two Australians who are fighting with the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria after one posted photographs of the other posing with severed heads of Syrian soldiers.
Death toll rises to 23 in Philippine road attack
UN sanctions North Korean operator of ship with weapons, Cuban jets

Oklahoma Gov. complains to White House about children housed at Fort Sill

Mary Fallin said the program has been shrouded in secrecy and expressed concerns about the status of more than 1,000 young people who have cycled through the temporary shelter at the Army installation before being released to sponsors or relatives, including 212 who have been placed with people in Oklahoma.
On 5th try, rocket launches with 2 Air Force spy satellites

A Delta 4 rocket has lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying two surveillance satellites for the U.S. Air Force.
US: Russian missile test violated 1987 nuclear arms treaty
Defense: Feds suppressed evidence in Blackwater trial
Soldier killed, 3 others hurt in vehicle crash during training
White House: No plans to use Gitmo tent city for Texas migrant kids
Sailor, alleged attacker were assigned to Portsmouth psychiatric unit
Tuition aid changes: Failing students must reimburse DOD; fees no longer covered

With Israel at war, US lawmakers give full support

Members of Congress are falling over one another to show their support for Israel.
Suicide bomber kills Afghan president's cousin

An Afghan official says a suicide bomber, his explosives hidden inside his turban, has assassinated the cousin of President Hamid Karzai.
Iran leader calls for arming Gaza to fight Israel
Israel hits symbols of Hamas power in Gaza war

Planned US, EU sanctions on Russia to target key economic sectors

President Barack Obama and the leaders of Britain, Germany, France and Italy discussed the crisis during a rare joint video teleconference on Monday.
2 Vicenza soldiers accused of beating, raping pregnant woman

One of the men already stands accused of raping a 17-year-old girl last year in a case still winding its way through Italian courts.
Death toll mounts as clashes intensify in Ukraine
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New airmen in Korea banned from drinking alcohol for 1st 30 days

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US Navy rescues mariners in Gulf of Oman

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2 Vicenza soldiers accused of beating, raping pregnant woman July 28, 2014
Nation's oldest female veteran, 108-year-old Lucy Coffey, fulfills her dream July 26, 2014
F-15s needed in Europe to respond to Russia, Lakenheath commander says July 28, 2014
US: Russian missile test violated 1987 nuclear arms treaty July 29, 2014
Stealth destroyers, littoral combat ships headed to Pacific, Mabus says July 28, 2014
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In Iraq's Mosul, radicals unleash their vision July 28, 2014
For one frustrated claimant, VA scandal a lightbulb moment July 28, 2014
Tuition aid changes: Failing students must reimburse DOD; fees no longer covered July 28, 2014
US military curfew in Japan could be eased July 28, 2014

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