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Islamic State seen making push on Taliban in 2 Afghan provinces - Stripes
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Islamic State seen making push on Taliban in 2 Afghan provinces. By COREY DICKSTEIN STARS AND STRIPES Published: August 13, 2015. WASHINGTON The Islamic State has fledgling operations in at least two Afghan provinces where the militants have attacked the Taliban in an attempt to gain influence in that country, a U.S. Army general said Thursday. Fighting established Taliban networks is likely an attempt to gain notoriety and improve recruiting within Afghanistan, he said. Some Taliban groups have rebr...
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McCain: Arlington National Cemetery expansion threatened by bus facility - U.S. - Stripes
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McCain: Arlington National Cemetery expansion threatened by bus facility. By TRAVIS J. TRITTEN STARS AND STRIPES Published: August 14, 2015. WASHINGTON Sen. John McCain claims an expansion of Arlington National Cemetery could be scaled back because the county and state of Virginia want to build a bus facility there. The Republican senator from Arizona sent a letter this week to Army Secretary John McHugh calling the possibility shameful and urging the service to maximize the number of plots in the project.
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Where, or who, is Boko Haram’s leader? - Africa - Stripes
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Where, or who, is Boko Haram’s leader? Abubakar Shekau, leader of Nigeria's Boko Haram, speaks in a video taken from the terrorist group's website on Monday May 12, 2014. Video screen grab/Boko Haram. By Robyn Dixon Los Angeles Times (Tribune News Service) Published: August 12, 2015. But where is Shekau now? The Nigerian terrorist group has released several gory videos depicting killings in recent months but Shekau hasn’t been seen in one since March. Both groups have fought on. While analysts aren’t sur...
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Watchdog: US-funded power plant in Afghanistan at risk of ‘catastrophic failure’ - Middle East - Stripes
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Watchdog: US-funded power plant in Afghanistan at risk of ‘catastrophic failure’. By Lindsay Wise McClatchy Washington Bureau (Tribune News Service) Published: August 13, 2015. WASHINGTON A U.S.-funded power plant in Afghanistan is in danger of catastrophic failure, according to a letter released Thursday by a government watchdog. Nicknamed The White Elephant of Kabul, Tarakhil has long been plagued by cost overruns, delays and operational problems. Contributing to the problem is the fact that Tarakhil c...
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Travel | Stripes Europe
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Skip to main content. Wine and legends along the romantic Rhine. March 04, 2017. Germany’s Rhein River is hundreds of miles long, linking sites where its most enchanting tales and legends were born. Saunter through southern Spain. March 05, 2017. Decision made: We would spend 10 days in southern Spain, exploring the cities and terrain in a rental car, while making a Seville apartment our home base. Weirdest European hotels: Planes, trains and automobiles. March 02, 2017. March 08, 2017. March 08, 2017.
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Skip to main content. Child safety seat regulations in Germany. March 05, 2017. The US. Armed Forces in Europe require that U.S. servicemembers and dependents comply with host-nation child safety seat laws. February 23, 2017. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders arrive and the flurry of moving begins. It’s a time of excitement, anticipation and preparations. One of the best investments you can make. Road rules in Germany. March 03, 2017. Outlet shopping in Germany. March 03, 2017. March 03, 2017.
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Health | Stripes Europe
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Skip to main content. Understanding MTF priority for care. March 03, 2017. Living overseas can present a set of challenges when it comes to medical care. Put your best fork forward in 2017. March 06, 2017. March is National Nutrition Month, and it's time to put your best fork forward! It's time to start paying attention to what's on your fork and going into your mouth. Red Cross Day at KMCC March 11. March 06, 2017. March 01, 2017. Congratulations, you survived your move to Europe! March 02, 2017. Make a...
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Food & Drink | Stripes Europe
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Skip to main content. Everything bagels with French flair at Bagelstein. March 03, 2017. I fell in love with bagels while on weekend coffee shop visits with my Dad, when I was young. I always had an everything bagel with cream cheese. It is still my go-to bagel to. Make a date for the Bad Duerkheim Vineyard Night. March 07, 2017. Two evenings a year, the vineyards above Bad Dürkheim, Germany are illuminated for the Weinbergnacht culinary walk, the perfect event for a. March 01, 2017. March 07, 2017.
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If you want a taco on Okinawa, this is the place to go! | Stripes Okinawa
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Skip to main content. If you want a taco on Okinawa, this is the place to go! If you want a taco on Okinawa, this is the place to go! If you want a taco on Okinawa, this is the place to go! By: Alex Mutuc Stripes Okinawa December 12, 2015. See map: Google Maps. Slow jazz relaxes patrons in a dimly lit lounge with abstract and tribal art pieces covering every wall. What may sound like another local coffee shop is a restaurant for Mexican cuisine. Well, actually, just tacos. The drink department is a self-...
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US, South Korean task force probes anthrax procedures at Osan Air Base | Stripes Korea
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Skip to main content. US, South Korean task force probes anthrax procedures at Osan Air Base. US, South Korean task force probes anthrax procedures at Osan Air Base. A Korean banner near U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan in Seoul on Friday, July 24, 2015, urges America to halt the spread of anthrax. (Ashley Rowland/Stars and Stripes). US, South Korean task force probes anthrax procedures at Osan Air Base. By: Ashley Rowland . Stars and Stripes . Published: August 07, 2015. US Forces Korea previously said the sa...