Americas
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Jul- 2020 -29 July
US to Move 11,900 Troops Out of Germany: Pentagon
The United States will slash its military presence in Germany by 11,900 troops, relocating some to Italy and Belgium in a major shift of Washington's NATO assets, Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced Wednesday.
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28 July
Police Departments Benefit From Police Militarization Program, but at What Cost to Communities?
Local sheriffs claim they need military vehicles and firearms to protect communities, but experts caution against police militarization.
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24 July
US Accuses Russia of Firing Anti-Satellite Weapon in Space
The United States accused Russia on Thursday of test-firing an anti-satellite weapon in space, warning that the threat against Washington's systems was "real, serious and increasing."
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22 July
Nine Soldiers Confirmed Dead in Colombia Helicopter Crash: Army
The Colombian army said nine soldiers were killed and six wounded after a military helicopter went down Tuesday in the country's southeast during an operation against guerrillas.
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16 July
US Navy Carries Out Second ‘Freedom of Navigation’ Op off Venezuela Coast
The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney challenged Venezuela's excessive maritime claim in the Caribbean Sea.
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14 July
US Pushes Taliban to Reduce Violence as Deal Enters ‘Next Phase’
The United States has said its landmark deal with the Taliban has entered the 'next phase' while urging the militants to reduce rising violence to allow Afghan peace talks to begin.
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13 July
Major Fire Breaks Out on USS Bonhomme Richard Navy Ship in California
An explosion on a United States Navy ship moored at a base in California set off a major fire on Sunday injuring 21 people.
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10 July
Russian Bounties: Pentagon Vows ‘Action’ If Intel Confirmed
Top Pentagon officials pledged to 'take action' if the US military could corroborate intelligence suggesting Moscow paid militants linked to the Taliban to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan.
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10 July
US Approves Sale of 105 F-35 Stealth Fighters to Japan
The United States announced that it has approved the sale of 105 F-35 stealth aircraft to Japan for an estimated $23.11 billion.
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8 July
China Says Would Join Nuclear Talks if US Reduces Arsenal
Beijing said US pressure to include China in nuclear talks is "nothing but a ploy to divert world tension" and "create a pretext under which they can walk away from the New START."
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