World Oct 27 U.S. military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific By Ben Finley, Associated Press
World Oct 06 Watch 3:12 Suspected Iranian drone plot pushed U.S. to evacuate bombers from British air base British police arrested a 22-year-old on suspicion of terrorism offenses connected to a possible plot against the RAF Fairford air base. Over the weekend, the U.S. Air Force evacuated bombers from that base, for fear of an attack. Nick Schifrin… By Geoff Bennett, Nick Schifrin
World Oct 06 U.S. restricts troops from leaving Okinawa base after Marine accused of murder The arrest of the Marine has renewed protests against the heavy American military presence on the southern island and the rise in military-related crime. By Ben Finley, Associated Press
World Oct 05 Watch 7:08 Marine's murder charge in Japan fuels local debate over U.S. military presence A U.S. Marine has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman. The Japanese government has lodged a complaint with the U.S. and is demanding full cooperation with the investigation. From Okinawa, special correspondent Patrick Fok… By Patrick Fok, Niki Tsukamoto
World Sep 30 Watch 10:18 Former diplomats assess U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and region's future U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq today, marking the end of a long and turbulent military presence. The withdrawal brought celebrations in the capital -- but also concern about what comes next. For insight and analysis, Geoff Bennett spoke with… By Geoff Bennett, Veronica Vela, Sophia Bailly
Sep 01 U.S. military says it completed new strikes against Iran, as Trump warns against retaliation By Ben Finley, Associated Press The renewed fighting comes after President Donald Trump had appeared to pivot toward trying to bend Iran to his will through economic sanctions. Continue reading
Aug 24 U.S. strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months By Konstantin Toropin, Bill Barrow, Associated Press The death toll from the Trump administration’s nearly yearlong campaign of bombing boats off Latin America’s Caribbean coast and in the eastern Pacific now exceeds 210 after more than 60 strikes. Continue reading
Aug 21 U.S.-South Korea military drill wraps up early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press President Donald Trump had earlier abruptly ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise just before it began Monday. Trump cited what he described as a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South… Continue reading
Aug 14 New aircraft carrier en route to Middle East after issues reported aboard USS Abraham Lincoln By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The Lincoln has been supporting the U.S. war against Iran, and its deployment has included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 240 days. Continue reading
Aug 06 Iran war renews concerns about lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to American troops By Ben Finley, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Democratic lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the care wounded troops received following an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait that killed six soldiers early in the Iran war. Continue reading