# Military

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# hermit state

Here's the damage North Korea could do if it went to war

Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated recently.

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Aug 29th 2015, 10:00 PM

# Explainer

Oath Keepers: Why are a group of heavily armed white militiamen on the streets of Ferguson?

They say they’re there to defend the constitution.

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Aug 11th 2015, 7:30 PM

# We want you

Defence Forces want more women, gay people and ethnic minorities

If you’re interested, you have a month to apply.

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Aug 4th 2015, 11:40 PM

# On this Day

There's a campaign to have a US military ship named after an Irishman from Ballyhaunis

On this day in 1966, Gallagher threw himself on top of a grenade in order to save his comrades.

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Jul 18th 2015, 2:53 PM

# get smart

Just eight days of military spending could make education free around the world

Every eight days, $39 billion is spent on world militaries.

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Jul 12th 2015, 11:30 AM

# Accident

The US military accidentally shipped live anthrax around the country

The Pentagon and health officials said the incident posed no threat to public health.

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May 28th 2015, 7:57 AM

# We want you

The Defence Forces are looking for drummers (and trumpet players, and woodwind...)

Think you’ve got the right stuff? (In this case, a playing standard of at least Grade 7)

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Apr 21st 2015, 11:05 AM

# Leak

'Islamic State' calls for attacks on US soldiers as names and addresses published

However, security sources believe the information was already in the public domain.

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Mar 22nd 2015, 10:41 AM

# Hunt For Reds in October

Here's the submarine Sweden was searching for

It looks a little… wobbly.

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Nov 14th 2014, 10:37 PM

# rebel territory

Tanks, troops, and artillery pour into Ukraine from Russia

A military spokesperson said 32 tanks, 16 howitzer cannons and 30 trucks of troops crossed the border.

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Nov 7th 2014, 12:33 PM

# main crossing

Suicide blast kills 45 spectators during Pakistan border ceremony

The incident occurred at Wagah after the ‘flag-lowering’ ceremony.

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Nov 2nd 2014, 4:10 PM

Nato detects 'significant Russian military activity' in Europe's airspace

The rise in activity has been noticed over the past two days.

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Oct 29th 2014, 9:58 PM

# death from above

Watch: US military obliterate Islamic State flag planted on Kobane hill

The effect of the air campaign remains the subject of debate.

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Oct 24th 2014, 9:30 AM

# Air Strikes

Australia is joining the fight against Islamic State in Iraq

The country’s cabinet today approve the deployment of special forces and military air strikes.

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Oct 3rd 2014, 9:12 AM

# Syria

Coveney confirms Irish troops will return to Golan Heights amid increased tensions

Opposition TDs Mick Wallace and Richard Boyd Barrett disagree with the move.

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Sep 23rd 2014, 7:05 PM

# Withdrawal

Rebels in Ukraine ready to carry out their side of peace deal, but "with great difficulty"

While Ukrainian military units are appearing to pull back, rebels have said they are willing to carry out their side of the deal.

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Sep 22nd 2014, 6:19 PM

# Ascoli

Italian Air Force jets collide and crash into forest below

A total of four crew members were on board.

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Aug 19th 2014, 7:39 PM

# Missouri

Police in the US are being armed to the teeth — and it's terrifying

‘Why does a town of 21,000 people need a police force more heavily armed than the mid-1980s Royal Ulster Constabulary?’

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Aug 13th 2014, 3:15 PM

# Defence

Sinn Féin wants Ireland to stop buying Israeli-made military equipment

More than €2.9 million has been spent on such equipment since 2011.

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Aug 9th 2014, 2:23 PM

# Donetsk

Ukraine negotiates return of soldiers 'forced to retreat' into Russia

However, reports from Russia suggest that the troops deserted.

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Aug 5th 2014, 9:27 AM

# lightning reaction

Here's how US Marines evacuate an embassy in a hostile country

Ever wondered how the Marine Corps mobilises so quickly, and how missions are carried out?

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Aug 4th 2014, 5:30 PM

# stowaway

Teen found dead in the wheel-well of an American military cargo plane

The body is possibly of African origin and was found trapped in a compartment above the aircraft’s rear landing gear in Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

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Jul 30th 2014, 9:43 AM

# Conflict

Ireland is providing €500k in humanitarian aid to Gaza

Ireland has provided €36 million in aid to the Palestinian people since 2005.

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Jul 21st 2014, 4:52 PM

# in remembrance

Lest we forget: Ceremony remembers Defence Force members who died in service

Army, Air Corps, and Naval Service members participated in the military guard in Dublin this afternoon.

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Jul 19th 2014, 5:09 PM

# brain chip

US to try new experiment to restore soldiers' memories

The US says it is carefully weighing the ethics of the experiments.

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Jul 9th 2014, 5:20 PM

# come on in

All these countries landed military planes in Shannon in last year

Eamon Gilmore said strict rules mean aircraft can not be armed or carrying any arms.

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Jul 4th 2014, 7:15 AM

# failed truce

Ceasefire falls through in Ukraine as military launches 'massive offensive'

A 10-day truce was not extended after the government said separatists were ‘unwilling to control terrorist units’.

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Jul 1st 2014, 1:40 PM

# anti-personnel

The US military wants to get rid of its stockpile of landmines

It also wants to join a global treaty banning them.

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Jun 27th 2014, 10:38 PM

# Military

$500 million to be spent training rebels, as US steps up Syria involvement

They White House says it intends to “ramp up US support to the moderate Syrian opposition”.

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Jun 27th 2014, 7:48 AM

# Military

South Korea withholds suicide note of army shooter who killed five comrades

Reports say the note detailed how bullying drove him to despair.

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Jun 26th 2014, 10:03 AM

# South Korea

Killer soldier who shot dead five colleagues captured after tense standoff

The 22-year-old soldier, who was a conscript to the army, was captured after a 24-hour standoff.

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Jun 23rd 2014, 8:00 AM

# Rebels

Ukrainian president aims to ease fighting with week-long ceasefire

Russia has demanded an apology after a customs officer was wounded at a border checkpoint.

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Jun 20th 2014, 9:32 PM

# extraordinary rendition

"We are now a blood-ridden country": Margaretta D'Arcy rounds on TDs over Shannon...

Some of them looked pretty stunned at the tirade…

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Jun 18th 2014, 7:15 PM

# Controversy

Former POW Bergdahl back on US soil, will continue medical treatment in Texas

It comes as new letters emerge, suggesting he was in a troubled state of mind before and during his deployment with the military.

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Jun 13th 2014, 9:11 AM

# Free

Taliban release video showing US soldier Bowe Bergdahl being released after 5 years

In the video, one of the Taliban militants is heard telling the soldier: “Don’t come to Afghanistan again. Next time, nobody will release you”.

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Jun 4th 2014, 9:08 AM

# Flying High

Infographic: Here's everything the Irish Air Corps has done this year

Over 6,000 take-offs and landings at Casement Aerodome, 32 personnel overseas, 115 escorts and more…

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Jun 2nd 2014, 3:09 PM

# Thailand

Irishman killed in bike crash may have been rushing to beat Thai coup curfew

The 30-year-old suffered head injuries in the crash on Friday night and passed away yesterday.

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Jun 1st 2014, 12:14 PM

# coup

Thai junta chief given seal of approval by the country's royal family

Sights are now being set on bringing growing protests under control.

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May 26th 2014, 8:46 AM

# phone-y war

Cyberwars: The United States has charged five Chinese military hackers

The FBI’s Bob Anderson Jr., described the charges as ‘the new normal’.

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May 19th 2014, 1:40 PM

# Taoiseach

The opposition wants to know how long Enda Kenny will stay as Defence Minister

The Taoiseach has taken over the portfolio on a temporary basis.

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May 13th 2014, 12:02 AM