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"No British Soldiers Will Be Sent To Fight In Ukraine," Says UK PM Rishi Sunak
There are no immediate plans to deploy military instructors to Ukraine, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday, rowing back from comments by his defence minister who had suggested troops could carry out training in the country.
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In Pics: Rishi Sunak Serves British Troops Christmas Dinner In Estonia
As he served the troops Christmas meal, Rishi Sunak praised them for their "selfless dedication and bravery".
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Dog Chases Off ISIS Fighters In Iraq, Saves Lives Of British Troops
A military dog has been hailed a hero after saving a team of British special forces from a group of 50 ISIS fighters who ambushed them in northern Iraq.
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3 British Troops Injured In Covert Operation In Iraq: Reports
Three members of Britain's special forces were injured in fighting with ISIS gunmen in Iraq, the Mirror newspaper reported today without giving any details about its sources.
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Poland Says It Will Host 1,000 British Troops From 2017
Britain will permanently station 1,000 military personnel in Poland from next year, Poland's defence minister said late on Thursday, in apparent contradiction of an announcement by Britain about plans for temporary exercises on Polish soil.
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British, Indian Soldiers Hurt as Troop Carriers Collide
Around 20 British and Indian military personnel were wounded, at least four seriously, in a collision between three troop carriers in southwest England on Wednesday, officials said.
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Britain Ready to Commit 3,500 Troops to New NATO Force
Britain could contribute 3,500 troops to a NATO rapid response force designed to meet new threats highlighted by the Ukraine crisis and Islamic militant gains in Syria and Iraq, Prime Minister David Cameron said Friday.
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Five troops killed in UK helicopter crash in Afghanistan
Five British troops were killed on Saturday in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan, in what appeared to be a "tragic accident", the Ministry of Defence in London said.
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UK troops briefly return to Afghan district
Britain has sent its troops back to a bloody district of Helmand Province to assist Afghan forces, raising further questions about Afghan readiness to maintain security after NATO forces withdraw.
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Afghan president welcomes British pullout timeline
The Afghan president on Thursday welcomed the withdrawal of nearly half of the British troops from Afghanistan next year, saying his forces were ready to take on defense of the country.
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British cuts to military concern US officials
Plans by the British government to make significant cuts in defense spending have spurred concerns among American military experts about Britain's ability to carry out its role as the United States' most dependable ally.
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Afghan media slams British commandos
Afghan journalists have blamed international troops for the death of a kidnapped colleague during a rescue operation.
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British-born Muslims join Taliban in Afghanistan
Some of the British-born Muslims have apparently joined Taliban in fighting against British troops in Afghanistan.
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"No British Soldiers Will Be Sent To Fight In Ukraine," Says UK PM Rishi Sunak
There are no immediate plans to deploy military instructors to Ukraine, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday, rowing back from comments by his defence minister who had suggested troops could carry out training in the country.
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In Pics: Rishi Sunak Serves British Troops Christmas Dinner In Estonia
As he served the troops Christmas meal, Rishi Sunak praised them for their "selfless dedication and bravery".
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Dog Chases Off ISIS Fighters In Iraq, Saves Lives Of British Troops
A military dog has been hailed a hero after saving a team of British special forces from a group of 50 ISIS fighters who ambushed them in northern Iraq.
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3 British Troops Injured In Covert Operation In Iraq: Reports
Three members of Britain's special forces were injured in fighting with ISIS gunmen in Iraq, the Mirror newspaper reported today without giving any details about its sources.
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Poland Says It Will Host 1,000 British Troops From 2017
Britain will permanently station 1,000 military personnel in Poland from next year, Poland's defence minister said late on Thursday, in apparent contradiction of an announcement by Britain about plans for temporary exercises on Polish soil.
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British, Indian Soldiers Hurt as Troop Carriers Collide
Around 20 British and Indian military personnel were wounded, at least four seriously, in a collision between three troop carriers in southwest England on Wednesday, officials said.
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Britain Ready to Commit 3,500 Troops to New NATO Force
Britain could contribute 3,500 troops to a NATO rapid response force designed to meet new threats highlighted by the Ukraine crisis and Islamic militant gains in Syria and Iraq, Prime Minister David Cameron said Friday.
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Five troops killed in UK helicopter crash in Afghanistan
Five British troops were killed on Saturday in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan, in what appeared to be a "tragic accident", the Ministry of Defence in London said.
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UK troops briefly return to Afghan district
Britain has sent its troops back to a bloody district of Helmand Province to assist Afghan forces, raising further questions about Afghan readiness to maintain security after NATO forces withdraw.
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Afghan president welcomes British pullout timeline
The Afghan president on Thursday welcomed the withdrawal of nearly half of the British troops from Afghanistan next year, saying his forces were ready to take on defense of the country.
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British cuts to military concern US officials
Plans by the British government to make significant cuts in defense spending have spurred concerns among American military experts about Britain's ability to carry out its role as the United States' most dependable ally.
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Afghan media slams British commandos
Afghan journalists have blamed international troops for the death of a kidnapped colleague during a rescue operation.
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British-born Muslims join Taliban in Afghanistan
Some of the British-born Muslims have apparently joined Taliban in fighting against British troops in Afghanistan.
