Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address-Anniversary of Human Equality

Today is the 146th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address.  The speech given by Abraham Lincoln on November 19th, 1863 is one of the most famous speeches in American history.  Four and a half months after...

Children of War

" From time to time photos of child soldiers in Africa holding AK-47s or some other kind of weapon appear here and there provoking outrage and compassion from the Western public. But just a few decades ago, during...

4 US soldiers die in Afghan chopper collision

NATO soldiers are dying in Afghan soil, but this time it is not the direct involvement of terrorists but the chopper collission in southern Afghanistan that killed four US soldiers. "The US military says four...

4 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan

The sacrifice of soldiers on the soil of Afghanistan is still going on, latest toll is four US soldier. They came under attack while patrolling in southern Afghanistan.The details about the soldiers is not yet...

We're just wasting brave lives on a country we'll never free

" It is certain that British troops will quit Afghanistan in the next few years, leaving that country, as it is now, corrupt, repressive and ruled either by warlords or mullahs. When that day comes, what will...

Philippines clashes leave 43 dead

" At least 43 people - including 23 soldiers and 20 militants - have been killed in clashes in the southern Philippines, an army commander says. Maj Gen Benjamin Dolorfino said 400 troops launched coordinated...

Nepal child soldiers being freed

A great move to help these children grow up to be peaceful non -violent human beings. i wish every nation that has similar problems could do something like these for the young boys and free them from such burdens, and show them a better way into their future.. Kudos to the...

Taylor says he saw nothing wrong with displaying human skulls

" Displaying human skulls at roadblocks was an effective method of encouraging people to obey soldiers’ orders, Charles Taylor, the former Liberian President, said yesterday at his war crimes trial. Mr...

NY Senator Gillibrand may push for moratorium on DADT

United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand is allegedly considering introducing an amendment to a defense bill that would require an 18 month moratorium on Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT), the 16 year...

Operation Homecoming - Hurlburt Field, Ft. Walton Beach Florida

Soldiers return to their loved ones after their tours in Afghanistan.  Over 160 men and women in the armed forces were greeted at Hurlburt Field in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida on July 3rd.

Eight British soldiers killed in 24 hours

Eight British soldiers killed in 24 hours?? Where and How? Its Again Afghanistan where 8 British soldiers killed in two separate blasts on the same patrol near Sangin. " Five British soldiers, from the 2nd...

Pakistan Army takes ‘complete control’ over Mingora

Pakistan Army has taken complete control of Mingora (Swat) which was previously under the control of Pakistani Taliban aka Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). "Operation Rahe Rast made a significant progress with the...

3 soldiers killed in Guihulngan ambush

" THREE soldiers of the 11th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army were brutally killed in an ambush in Sitio Busay, Barangay Hilaitan, Guihulngan Saturday morning. Lieutenant Colonel Franco Gacal, commanding officer of the 11th IB based in La Carlota, Negros Occidental,...

Taliban hit in Swat Valley Pakistan with helicopters, warplanes

Taliban fighters were hit in Swat Valley today by Pakistani helicopter gunships and warplanes, but civilians in the area were not allowed to flee due to the curfew. The fighting has continued in this area, this northwestern valley, about 130 km from Islamabad, and is part of...

Eight soldiers among 45 killed in restive Swat valley of Pakistan

At least 45 persons, including eight soldiers and 37 militants, were killed in Pakistan’s restive Swat valley on Wednesday.The Pakistani military said that 37 militants were killed in various parts of the...

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