| SOP newswire3 |  | Navy Aircraft Participate in Singapore Air Show - U.S. Navy aircraft are participating in the Singapore International Airshow held Feb 6-11 at the Changi National Exhibition Center here. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Coalition Strikes Target Terrorists in Yemen - U.S. forces conducted eight airstrikes in Yemen in December 2017 and 10 air strikes in January targeting both al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Yemen. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN: Female Genital Mutilation Not Acceptable in the 21st Century - Speaking a day ahead of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, the United Nations youth envoy people underscored that the ghastly practice is an aversion to the human rights of millions and keeps them from achieving their full potential. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Field Artillery, Armor Troops Train Together in Germany -
A team of soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, trained with members of the 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, during a live-fire training exercise here, Feb. 2, 2018.
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| SOP newswire3 |  | Coalition Announces Shift in Focus as Iraq Campaign Progresses - Enabled by accelerated successes following the liberation of Mosul, the coalition will shift its focus in Iraq from enabling combat operations to sustaining military gains against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials announced today. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Cereal Prices Remain Stable, Dairy and Sugar Values Dip - UN - Global food prices have remained largely unchanged since December 2017, with January prices stable for cereals and vegetable oils; weaker for dairy and sugar values; and steady for meat, the United Nations agricultural agency said Thursday. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Human Cost of Conflict in South Sudan Has Reached Epic Proportions - The human cost of South Sudans long-running conflict has reached epic proportions with the number of refugees set to rise beyond three million by the end of this year, potentially making it Africas largest refugee crisis since the mid-1990s. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN Will Not Tolerate Sexual Harassment In Its Ranks - Secretary-General Guterres on Friday made clear that the United Nations will not tolerate sexual harassment anytime, anywhere, within its ranks and laid out a five-point plan to ensure equality across the Organization, which he said was critical to tackle on the challenge of such behavior. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | U.S. Troops Training Ukrainian Soldiers, Mattis Says - Military trainers from the United States, Canada, Poland and Lithuania are training Ukraine service members at a training base in western Ukraine, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters at the Pentagon this morning. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Joint Chiefs Chairman Begins Visit to Indo-Pacific Region - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived here yesterday, beginning another trip to the Indo-Pacific region to meet with allies and U.S. service members. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Mattis, British Counterpart Discuss Defense, Security Topics - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and British Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson discussed the National Defense Strategy, international security topics and priorities for the upcoming NATO defense ministers conference in Brussels during a meeting at the Pentagon today. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN's Response Plan for Yemen - This years UN Response Plan for Yemen, describes the war-torn country as the worst man-made humanitarian crisis in the world, with more than 22 million people - around three-quarters of the total population - in need of help. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Mattis, Tillerson Co-Host First U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue -
Qatar is a strong and valued military partner to the United States, Defense Secretary James. N. Mattis said yesterday at the inaugural U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue at the State Department.
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| SOP newswire3 |  | Army Medics Conduct Field Training in Germany - When people are ill or injured, they typically go to their local doctor for care or treatment. However, when soldiers are ill or injured in a combat environment, they depend on the healing hands of their combat medics. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Germany, Norway Join Multinational Naval Strike Group - Two coalition naval vessels arrived at Naval Station Norfolk here in recent days to conduct training and operations as part of the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN Envoy for Syria to Attend Russia-sponsored Talks in Sochi - United Nations Secretary-General Guterres will send his Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, to Sochi next week to attend the Russia-sponsored Congress of the Syrian National Dialogue, talks reportedly on a political solution towards ending the seven-year Syrian conflict. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN Condemns Massive Vehicle Bomb Attack in Kabul - United Nations Secretary-General Guterres, the Security Council and the UN in Afghanistan have strongly condemned Saturdays massive vehicle bomb attack on a street near Government buildings in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which reportedly left 95 people dead and scores wounded. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Resolute Support Remains Focused on Defeating Terrorists Following Kabul Attack - The Resolute Support mission remains focused on defeating the insurgents in Afghanistan, the commander of the mission said today, following a terrorist bombing in Kabul. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Venezuela: Economic Woes Worsening Malnutrition Among Children - Amid growing food insecurity and rising malnutrition among children on the back of a protracted economic crisis in Venezuela, the United Nations Childrens Fund on Friday called on all actors for rapid and coordinated assistance efforts to reach those most in need. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | UN Honours Memory of Holocaust Victims - Calling on the world to stand together against the normalization of hate, United Nations Secretary-General Guterres has stressed in his message for the International Day dedicated to honouring Holocaust victims that everyone has a responsibility to quickly and decisively resist racism and violence. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Mattis Describes North Korea Regime as Threat to the Entire World - The regime of North Koreas Kim Jong-un remains a danger to the world, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said yesterday in Honolulu, while emphasizing diplomatic efforts to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue.
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| SOP newswire3 |  | Turkey's Assault on Kurdish Fighters Concerns United States - As Turkey continues its attack on Kurdish forces along the Syrian border town of Afrin, the Defense Department says the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is the common threat in the region, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White told reporters today. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Mattis Calls U.S., Vietnam Like-Minded Partners - The United States and Vietnam are like-minded partners that have a forward-looking relationship, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said today as he concluded a visit to the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | OIR Officials Report Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq -
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria between Jan. 19-25, conducting 60 strikes consisting of 93 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | World's Most Vulnerable Countries on Track to Achieve Universal Internet Access by 2020 - UN report - The worlds least developed countries are narrowing digital divide, and with millions of people now taking advantage of smart phones and other digital devices, keeping up this momentum can put their societies on the fast track to sustainable development, the United Nations said on Wednesday. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Bring Human Rights to Discussion at Davos, UN Urges - With world leaders converging in Davos, Switzerland, for the annual World Economic Forum, a group of United Nations human rights experts has called on government and business leaders to use the occasion to decide on concrete actions to bring about positive change. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Defense Secretary Meets With Indonesian Counterpart - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met yesterday with Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu in Jakarta, their third meeting since Mattis was sworn in a year ago, the Pentagon chief spokesperson, Dana W. White, said in a statement. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Mattis to Thank Vietnam for Supporting North Korean Sanctions - Defense Secretary James N. Mattis today said he wants to thank Vietnamese officials for their support on the North Korean issue. |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Mattis Visiting Indonesia, Vietnam to Build Relationships - Building alliances and partners are at the crux of Defense Secretary James N. Mattis trip to the Indo-Pacific region |
| SOP newswire3 |  | Coalition Precision Strikes Kill Scores of ISIS Terrorists in Syria - Precision strikes killed an estimated 145-150 Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists near Shafah, Syria, Jan. 20, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. |
