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"We will destroy ISIL and any other organization that tries to harm us."

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There’s no escaping death and taxes.

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The Obama administration is amending its regulations for weapons sales to allow the export of armed military drones to friendly nations and allies.

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A military agreement with the Philippines and easing an arms embargo against Vietnam show the Obama administration wants deeper security ties with Asia, even as turmoil in the Mideast has undermined its hope of making Asia the heart of its foreign policy.

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Another Westerner has been beheaded by ISIS, sending a cold message to the US to stop its so-called aggression against ISIS.

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A top American military official dismissed speculations that the United States is reconsidering its strategic rebalance to the Asia Pacific as security environment in Europe has worsened.

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The Republican-led House on Friday overwhelmingly approved a $570 billion defense bill that halts any Guantanamo transfers for a year in the furor over the American-for-Taliban swap and pulls back government spying.

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The Philippines ranked 69th among countries whose passports are most welcome internationally, a recent survey on visa restrictions said.

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There’s no escaping death and taxes.

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With the worsening migrant and refugee crisis in Europe, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) yesterday reminded the public that the shocking images of children washed up on the shores of Europe must be “matched by action.”

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The Obama administration is amending its regulations for weapons sales to allow the export of armed military drones to friendly nations and allies.

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A military agreement with the Philippines and easing an arms embargo against Vietnam show the Obama administration wants deeper security ties with Asia, even as turmoil in the Mideast has undermined its hope of making Asia the heart of its foreign policy.

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Another Westerner has been beheaded by ISIS, sending a cold message to the US to stop its so-called aggression against ISIS.

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A top American military official dismissed speculations that the United States is reconsidering its strategic rebalance to the Asia Pacific as security environment in Europe has worsened.

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The Republican-led House on Friday overwhelmingly approved a $570 billion defense bill that halts any Guantanamo transfers for a year in the furor over the American-for-Taliban swap and pulls back government spying.

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The Philippines ranked 69th among countries whose passports are most welcome internationally, a recent survey on visa restrictions said.

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