Ex-Australian soldier Ben Roberts Smith addresses claims of war crimes in Afghanistan
Australia’s most honored soldier, who faces charges related to war crimes during his time in Afghanistan over a decade ago, publicly repudiated the allegations against him on Sunday, emphasizing his pride in his military service. Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, recently released on bail, is facing five war crime charges for the alleged killing of five unarmed […]
Soldier dies in Wilmington stabbing during chaotic fight, suspect being sought
Marine Stabbed to Death in Wilmington, NC Brawl A U.S. Marine was fatally stabbed during a fight early Sunday morning in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. The police have released surveillance images of a person of interest related to this tragic incident. The victim, 21-year-old Daniel Montano, was one of two individuals injured during the altercation. […]
Top Australian soldier faces charges for five war crime killings
Americans released by Taliban return home Dennis Coyle, an American, was detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan and held for over a year without ever facing any charges. He has now returned to the U.S., reuniting with his family in an emotional embrace. In another development, Australian authorities arrested Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, the nation’s most […]
Police Take Australia’s Most Honored Soldier into Custody for Suspected War Crimes
Australia’s Most Decorated Soldier Arrested on War Crimes Charges Australia’s most decorated soldier was taken into custody on Tuesday after being charged with war crimes linked to the deaths of five unarmed civilians in Afghanistan, according to official announcements. Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, a former member of the Australian Defense Force (ADF), faces five counts of […]
IDF soldier Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, born in the U.S., lost his life in Lebanon
An Israeli Defense Force soldier was killed during clashes in southern Lebanon, as reported by the military early Sunday. The fallen soldier has been identified as Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, originally from New Haven, Connecticut. “My wife and I express our heartfelt condolences to the family of the remarkable Sergeant Moshe Yitzhak Hacohen […]
Military to Discipline Soldier for Satire on Troubled Condition of Armed Forces
British Army Soldier Disciplined for Satirical Song on Morale A soldier in the British Army has faced disciplinary action for creating a satirical song that pokes fun at low morale within the ranks. This comes as senior officials caution that the Army could face dire consequences if a substantial conflict erupts. The major was criticized […]
France Identifies Soldier Who Died In Overnight Drone Attack
Drone Attack in Iraq Claims Life of French Soldier France has identified Arnaud Furion, a highly regarded chief warrant officer, as the soldier who lost his life in a recent drone strike at an Iraqi military base. Political leaders across France have expressed their condolences to the family of Furion, who served in the 7th […]
Hamas militant who killed IDF soldier Noa Marciano dies in Gaza
IDF Confirms Elimination of Hamas Terrorist Involved in Guard’s Death The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declared on Wednesday that they have eliminated a Hamas militant linked to the death of Corporal Noah Marciano, who was captured in Gaza. This operation reportedly follows a nighttime assault by Hamas that resulted in an injury to an IDF […]
Soldier in Texas assaulted 3-year-old for not practicing his ABCs, according to police.
Soldier Arrested for Assaulting Young Boy Over ABC Lessons A U.S. Army sergeant has been taken into custody after allegedly beating a 3-year-old boy when the child refused to participate in his alphabet lessons, according to an indictment. Paul Thames, a 29-year-old active-duty sergeant with the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood in Texas, was […]
Iranian soldier Javid Khales receives death sentence for not following orders to shoot demonstrators.
Young Soldier Sentenced to Death in Iran for Refusing to Fire on Protesters A young soldier has been sentenced to death in Iran after disobeying orders during a period of intense nationwide protests, according to reports from human rights organizations. The Iranian Human Rights Society (IHRS) has identified the soldier as Javed Khales, who was […]