According to a report, last year was the single deadliest for Afghan civilians since the United Nations began documenting casualties a decade ago.
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Scenes From Venezuela: Violence Erupts at Border
Venezuelan security forces and protesters faced off in the border town of Ureña as locals tried to clear a path for humanitarian aid to enter the country from Colombia.
Some Aid From Brazil Pierces Venezuela’s Blockade, but Deadly Violence Erupts
In a showdown with the Maduro government, Venezuela’s opposition managed to get a small truckload of supplies in from Brazil, but elsewhere its effort appeared stalled.
At Venezuela’s Border, a Strange and Deadly Showdown Over Aid
The confrontation between Maduro and the opposition now includes dueling concerts, visiting presidents, plotting military defectors — and at least two deaths.
South Korea Awaits 2nd Kim-Trump Summit With Both Hope and Fear
More than anyone else, President Moon Jae-in hopes that President Trump and Kim Jong-un will agree on denuclearizing North Korea when they meet in Vietnam this month.
Yemen Dispatch: For Yemen Child Soldiers, a Refuge Mixes Play With Saudi Propaganda
A Saudi-financed center offers six weeks of comfort and schooling to former child soldiers in Yemen. But it doubles as a propaganda stage set, blaming only one side for the conflict: Houthis.
Venezuela’s Ex-Spy Chief Rejects Maduro, Accusing Leader’s Inner Circle of Corruption
Hugo Carvajal announced his defection to the opposition and urged the military to break with the government ahead of a deadline to get aid shipments across the country’s borders.
Social Media Posts Reveal NATO Soldiers’ Activities, Report Says
Researchers found sensitive details about a NATO military exercise through social media platforms like Facebook, exposing vulnerabilities and privacy loopholes.
Would You Die for Europe? A Binational Battalion Offers an Answer
A German-led tank battalion with Dutch soldiers gives a glimpse of what a “real European army” may look like one day, though the obstacles are huge.
Russia Votes to Ban Smartphone Use by Military, Trying to Hide Digital Traces
Online posts, including pictures and videos, have given away the locations and activities of Russian troops, exposing Kremlin falsehoods about actions in Ukraine and Syria.