Lebanese President condemns Israeli attacks

Posted Tue, 08/03/2010 - 15:33

Beirut, Aug. 3 (BNA) Lebanese President Michel Sulyman asserted confronting any Israeli attacks whatever the sacrifices, condemning the Israeli bombardent to the Lebanese army checkpoint in the southern part of Lebanon.

Israeli reconnaissance aircraft violates Lebanese zones

Posted Thu, 07/29/2010 - 12:55

Beirut, July 29 (BNA) The Lebanese Army announced today that Israeli reconnaissance aircraft violated the Lebanese zones yesterday flying over Rameesh town and Bekaa.

Palestinian missile targets Israeli force

Posted Mon, 07/19/2010 - 13:20

Gaza, July 19 (BNA) The Israeli Army announced Monday that a Palestinian anti shield missile targeted Israeli soldiers near the border with Gaza Strip.

Israeli warplanes violate Labanese airspace

Posted Sun, 07/11/2010 - 20:52

Beirut Jul 11 (BNA) Two Israeli warplanes today violated the Lebanese airspace from over Kfar Kila in South Lebanon in violation of the UN resolutions, the Lebanese Army said in a statement.

7 Soldiers Killed in Ambush in the Philippines

Posted Fri, 07/09/2010 - 17:18

Manila, July 9. (BNA) At least seven soldiers were reported killed in ambush staged by the Socialist Party's New People (NPA)'s Army rebels in Mountain Province of northern Philippines, a military official announced.

Israeli army suicidal cases on the rise

Posted Wed, 07/07/2010 - 22:54

Jerusalem, July 7 (BNA) The Israeli army revealed today a high rate of suicide cases among its soldiers. A total of 19 soldiers, including a senior officer, have put an end to their lives since the beginning of this year.

Israeli warplanes violate Lebanese airspace

Posted Mon, 07/05/2010 - 21:27

Beirut, July 5 (BNA) Four Israeli warplanes violated today the Lebanese airspace from over Kfar Kila in south Lebanon, the Lebanese Army said in a statement.

Stanley will resign

Posted Tue, 06/29/2010 - 10:05

Washington, June 29 (BNA) General Stanley A McChrystal said on Monday, Jun 28 that he plans to retire from US Army. He was fired last week from the post of the top US and NATO Commander in Afghanistan.

Britain's army chief has called for talks with the Taliban

Posted Mon, 06/28/2010 - 11:01

London, June 28 (BNA) Britain's army chief has called for talks with the Taliban, as part of the exit strategy for US led forces in Afghanistan, adding that talks should begin "pretty soon."

US State Department to Create a Mini Army to Protect Diplomats in Iraq

Posted Thu, 06/17/2010 - 19:02

Washington, June 17. (BNA) US State Department has asked the Pentagon to form a small army to protect diplomatic personnel in Iraq after U.S. military forces leave the country at the end of 2011, revealed today the Washington Times.

Army source: Aid ship will not reach Gaza

Posted Sat, 06/05/2010 - 10:16

Bethlehem, June. 5 (BNA) Israel's military will not permit an international aid ship to dock in the Gaza Strip, an army official said Saturday shortly before navy forces made contact with the vessel demanding that it change course.

US soldier killed in Iraq

Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 21:26

Baghdad, May 24 (BNA) The US army in Iraq announced today the death of one of its soldiers in military confrontations. The army said in a brief statement, which was reported by Radio Sawa, that the soldier was killed in military operations without giving any further details.

British army's bomb disposal chief quits after speaking of Afghan pressures

Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:02

London, May 24 (BNA) Britain's top bomb disposal officer resigned last night after airing concerns over the pressures his team faces in Afghanistan.

Israeli army returns bodies of two Palestinians from Absan

Posted Sat, 05/22/2010 - 13:08

Gaza, May 22 (BNA) The Israeli army handed over the bodies of two Palestinians who were killed yesterday in clashes with Israeli soldiers in Absan town, south of the Gaza strip, said a Health source on Saturday.

Official: Israeli forces destroy pipelines in Hebron village

Posted Thu, 05/20/2010 - 09:19

Hebron, May 20 (BNA) Israeli army bulldozers reportedly destroyed several water pipes as they attempted to block the main road from the Adh Dhahiriya village to Hebron on Wednesday, effectively cutting off the village's water supply, an official said.

Army to be sued for war crimes over its role in Fallujah attacks

Posted Tue, 05/04/2010 - 09:41

London, May. 3 (BNA) Allegations that Britain was complicit in the use of chemical weapons linked to an upsurge in child deformity cases in Iraq, are being investigated by the Ministry of Defence.

The latest national security threat: obesity

Posted Sat, 05/01/2010 - 10:14

Washington, 1 may (BNA) As of 2005, at least 9 million young adults 27 percent of all Americans ages 17 to 24 were too overweight to serve in the military, according to the Army's analysis of national data. And since then, these high numbers have remained largely unchanged.

Two Israeli warplanes violate Lebanese airspace

Posted Fri, 04/30/2010 - 16:46

Beirut, Apr. 30 (BNA) Two Israeli warplanes violated today morning the Lebanese airspace, the Lebanese Army said.

Pakistan Denies US Reports on Troop Shift

Posted Fri, 04/30/2010 - 13:38

Islamabad, April 30. (BNA) The Pakistan Army denied US Pentagon reports that it has shifted 100,000 troops from its eastern border with India to its western frontier with Afghanistan, terming the reports 'baseless, ridiculous and misleading.'

UAE Donates ten Planes to the Lebanese Army

Posted Thu, 04/22/2010 - 17:32

Beirut, April 22. (BNA) Under the directives of the UAE President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE yesterday donated ten Puma aircrafts to the Lebanese Army.