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Brazil Election: Jair Bolsonaro's Supporters Call on Military to Intervene After Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva's Win

President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters are clamoring for the military's intervention following Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's win in Brazil's election.

Guatemala's Alejandro Giammattei Unharmed After Gunmen Opened Fire on President's Military Guards

Aug 01, 2022 12:03 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Guatemala's President Alejandro Giammattei was reportedly unharmed after his military guards exchanged gunfire with armed men on Saturday.

Colombia: Ex-Military Members Admit on Killings of Over 100 Civilians

Colombia: Ex-Military Members Admit Killings of Over 100 Civilians

Apr 26, 2022 10:10 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Ex-military members from Colombia admit their role in the killing of more than 100 civilians. They gave details during a public hearing, where some of the victims' families were present.

U.S. Pres. Joe Biden Signs Order Making Sexual Harassment a Crime in Military Code

Jan 26, 2022 08:07 PM EST By Mary Webber

U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday making sexual harassment a crime under the military code.

Soldiers File Lawsuit Over Vaccine Mandate; Seeking Exemption for Military Members Who Contracted COVID

Sep 30, 2021 11:53 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Soldiers file a lawsuit over vaccine mandate, as they seek exemption for military members who contacted coronavirus.

U.S. Military Training Jet Crash Results to 3 Damaged Texas Homes, Injured Both Pilots

Sep 20, 2021 03:33 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After the military aircraft crashed into a residential area in Lake Worth, Texas, it resulted in the damages of three homes and two injured pilots, Sunday, Lake Worth Police said.

Another U.S. Military Drone Strike Kills Suicide Bombers in Afghanistan, Official Says

Aug 30, 2021 12:33 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The U.S. military on Sunday killed multiple suicide bombers onboard a vehicle in Kabul, Afghanistan as the army conducted another drone strike.

[BREAKING] U.S. Military Launches Airstrike Against ISIS-K in Afghanistan, Killing Intended Target

Aug 28, 2021 12:10 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The U.S. military has conducted an airstrike against members of the Islamic State in Afghanistan on Saturday, the Pentagon said.

Pres. Joe Biden Directs Defense Department to Plan Mandatory COVID Vaccine Among Military Members

Jul 30, 2021 01:56 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

President Joe Biden directed the Department of Defense to look into "how and when" to mandate the COVID vaccine for military members.

Colombia Court Says 10 Military Members Killed More Than 100 Civilians

Jul 07, 2021 12:46 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A court in Colombia has accused 10 military members and a civilian of being involved in the forced disappearance of 24 people and murdering at least 120.

Hispanic Lawmakers Raise Concerns on Extremism to Pentagon

Hispanic Lawmakers Raise Concern on Extremism in Pentagon

Mar 17, 2021 04:58 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Hispanic lawmakers urged Pentagon to prevent the enlistment of individuals with white supremacy thinking.

Pentagon Warns Threat from White Supremacists Within the Military Ranks

Pentagon Warns Threat from White Supremacists in the Military

Feb 26, 2021 04:22 AM EST By Mary Anne Webber

A pentagon report underscores disturbing examples of white supremacy inside the military ranks, which calls for changes in how the Defense Department screens a recruit for possible ties to domestic terrorism.

Trump’s Military Fund Diversion for Border Wall ‘Unlawful,' Appeals Court Says

Jun 27, 2020 02:50 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

The Trump administration's diversion of military funds to construct additional barriers to the United States-Mexico border wall was "unlawful," ruled a federal appeals court on Friday.

National Latino Organizations Call for Congressional Review of Military Weapons Program After Michael Brown Shooting, Ferguson Protests

Aug 19, 2014 05:26 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

National Latino organizations are continuing their calls for peace and justice after the death of Michael Brown and the subsequent protests in Ferguson, Missouri. A congressional review of military-grade weaponry used by police in Ferguson has also been requested.

Taliban Releases Video of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's Release in Afghanistan

Jun 04, 2014 02:54 PM EDT By Selena Hill

A video showing the handover of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl into U.S. custody over the weekend has been released by the Taliban.

Grizzly Bear Attack Video: Woman Survives Vicious Attack by Mama Bear at Alaska Military Base

May 31, 2014 02:12 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Sgt. Jessica Gamboa miraculously survived a brutal bear attack while she was out jogging in a deserted area at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska earlier this month.