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German Defense Spending Is Falling Even Shorter. The U.S. Isn’t Happy.
Germany had already pulled back from its NATO spending target. Now it expects to fall below even that slimmed-down figure. The timing could not be worse.
U.N. Panel Urges Investigation Into Israeli Shootings at Gaza Border a Year Ago
The commission’s report, disputed by Israel, says Israeli soldiers may have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity when they fired on Palestinian protesters last March.
Taliban Capture About 150 Afghan Soldiers After Chase Into Turkmenistan
The neighboring country forced the troops back across the border, officials said, in what is believed to be the biggest setback for the Afghan security forces since a Taliban offensive in August.
China Blocks U.N. Vote to Blacklist Pakistani Militant Leader
It was the country’s fourth block in a decade on a Security Council effort to blacklist Masood Azhar, the founder of a militant group that nearly brought South Asia to the brink of war last month.
One British Ex-Soldier to Be Prosecuted in ‘Bloody Sunday’ Shootings
The former soldier, identified as “Soldier F,” will be charged with two murders and the attempted murder of four others. Officials said there was insufficient evidence to prosecute 18 others.
Facing Protests, Guatemala Postpones Vote on Amnesty for War Crimes
The proposal would have freed more than 30 former members of the security forces and paramilitaries convicted of human rights violations during the country’s long armed conflict.
Vote Could Free More Than 30 Men Accused of War Crimes in Guatemala
A bill scheduled for a vote in Congress on Wednesday would free more than 30 military officials and halt investigations into thousands of cases.
Iran Tries to Expand Business in Iraq to Blunt U.S. Sanctions
Tehran has worked hard to deepen its political influence. Now, a visit by the Iranian president highlights efforts to strengthen economic ties.
Mired in Crisis, Pakistan Vows to Move Against Militant Groups
Under threat of sanctions for being soft on terrorist groups, and facing conflict with India, Pakistani officials insist that change will happen.