Obama NATO plans vow more troops in Eastern Europe
President Barack Obama will back NATO moves to position at least 4 000 troops and military equipment in Eastern Europe amid Russia's Ukraine offensive. He will join Baltic leaders in Estonia ahead of a Wales summit to show solidarity and prepare rapid response force deployments in the Baltics, Poland, Romania, and other eastern nations.
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US strikes target al Shabab leader amid uncertain outcome
U S airstrikes in Somalia may have killed al Shabab leader Ahmed Abdi Godane after a vehicle strike near Barawe. Abu Mohammed, an al Shabab commander, said six militants died. Godane’s death would affect the group’s ties to al Qaeda and possible shift toward Islamic State. U S officials cited actionable intelligence while awaiting confirmation of results.
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Security crackdown and unity drive in Xinjiang region
In an oasis town in Xinjiang police patrols and surveillance beams shape daily life as posters label Uighur suspects. Beijing pushes a policy to blend Uighurs with Han through schooling jobs and mobility despite ongoing ethnic violence and heavy security.
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NATO coalition in Afghanistan shrinks as US draws down
As U S troops exit, non American forces from Singapore Slovenia Mongolia and Malaysia also depart. The NATO mission ends in 17 weeks with post 2014 training and payroll plans to be set at the Wales meeting. Retired Admiral Stavridis notes the need to continue advising Afghan security forces for years. About 30,700 U S troops remain, with Obama seeking 9,800 after year end. Non American forces total about 14,400, down 65 percent from a May 2011 peak.
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