Congress gave the go-ahead for the creation of a new National Guard to be overseen by civilian authorities. The move now awaits state approvals.
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Imran Khan Says Pakistan Will Release Indian Pilot, Seizing Publicity in Showdown
From the start, Pakistan has pushed its propaganda more effectively than India. But India says no gesture can be taken seriously until Pakistan cracks down on terrorism.
Israelis May Have Committed Crimes Against Humanity in Gaza Protests, U.N. Says
Investigators said Israeli security forces killed 189 Palestinians and wounded thousands during protests last year, including children and people with disabilities.
Pakistani Military Says It Downed Two Indian Warplanes, Capturing Pilot
Hostilities grow with a second day of airstrikes and the first planes downed. Other countries call for the nuclear-armed rivals to show restraint.
Trump-Kim Meeting, Brexit, Pulwama: Your Wednesday Briefing
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After India’s Strike on Pakistan, Both Sides Leave Room for De-escalation
Amid the escalation of hostilities over an attack in Kashmir, the leadership of each country seemed to give itself a way out of pushing the conflict into war.
Indian Jets Strike in Pakistan in Revenge for Kashmir Attack
Pakistan’s military said aircraft from India had dropped bombs. But it was unclear what, if anything, was hit.
Pensions for Nazi Collaborators? Shocking if True (It’s a Big If)
Details about possible payments were found to be exaggerated, misleading or false, but despite the lack of hard evidence, Germany was put on the defensive.
News Analysis: Troops on the Move as India and Pakistan Face Off Over Kashmir
Neither of the nuclear-armed rivals truly wants another war, analysts say, but Indian anger over a huge militant attack is driving new threats.
Ex-Soldier Is Convicted of Violating Swiss Neutrality by Fighting ISIS
Hanna Johannes Cosar had commanded a Christian militia to fight the Islamic State in Syria. He was fined about $500, a relatively lenient punishment.