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Nigerian Soldiers Stage Coup, Need Account For Trapped Funds
Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV By Laurence Peter Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation’s borders. Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been held by troops from the presidential guard since early […]
Afghanistan withdrawal report not about accountability, but it’s Donald Trump’s fault
The White House released a report about the Afghanistan withdrawal while insisting that the report was not about accountability. The report appeared to not indicate any faults that Joe Biden may have had in plannings related to the evacuation. However, the report appears to shift some blame to Donald Trump’s administration. The Trump Administration apparently […]
Nidal Hasan may face execution
Nidal Hasan is appealing his case before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. If things do not go favorably for Hasan, he could become the first military execution conducted by the U.S. military since 1961. However, Hasan may appeal the case to the Supreme Court. Joe Biden may also have a say on […]
Former Army Soldier sentenced to 45 years for planning the killing of fellow service members
Ethan Phelan Melzer, 24, also known as Etil Reggad, was sentenced to 45 years in prison. He was sentenced for attempting to murder American service members. He provided sensitive information to radical groups, that he was involved with, in a bid for them to carry out deadly attacks. In one of his communications with a […]
US military support for Somalia to increase
The US is on track to provide more support to the Somalian government in its fight to stamp out al-Shabab. The US reported that 61 tons of weapons and ammunition arrived in Mogadishu. Somalia is leading this effort and has the assistance of the African Union. Support coming from deployed US military personnel involves drone […]
The VA will start processing PACT Act claims on January 1, 2023
If you’re experiencing what you believe is an ailment related to the PACT Act, the VA will start processing claims on January 1, 2023. The PACT Act is The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act. The VA updated their list of presumptive conditions that veterans can file disability […]
Man labeled “20th hijacker” repatriated
The Department of Defense announces the repatriation of Mohammad Mani Ahmad al-Qahtani to Saudi Arabia. He has been called “The 20th hijacker”. The review board responsible for determining if detainees will continue to be held or not decided that it was time to release him. Saudi Arabia has a program aimed at replacing a person’s […]
Potential terrorist apprehended at the border
A foreign national was detained in Yuma, Arizona, after illegally entering the United States from Mexico. He was wearing a jacket identifying him as an ambulance volunteer. This individual apparently has ties to Yemeni subjects of interest. From Fox News: A “potential terrorist” with links to a number of “Yemeni subjects of interest” was captured […]
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