The International Court of Justice said Britain acted unlawfully in 1965 when it detached a group of islands from Mauritius, at the time a British colony, to facilitate an American military lease.
Tag: Military Bases and Installations
U.S. and South Korea Sign Deal on Shared Defense Costs
South Korea agreed to raise its contribution 8.2 percent, allaying fears that the American troop presence could become a bargaining chip at the upcoming Trump-Kim talks.
Square Feet: In Serbia, a Former Military Base Finds a New Role
The site, in the central part of Nis, is bustling with activity as the former army barracks is transformed into a new housing and commercial center.
Bombing at Mosque Inside Afghan Army Base Kills Dozens
The blast went off during Friday prayers at the base in Khost, a southeastern province. The death toll was at least 27, one senior official said.
Families Sue Jordan Over 2016 Deaths of 3 U.S. Green Berets
The soldiers’ fathers accused the kingdom of falsely telling the news media that the Green Berets had provoked the deadly shooting by a base guard.