Authorities in Myanmar will release 23,184 prisoners from jails across the country on Saturday under a New Year amnesty, a Prisons Department spokesman said, though few if any democracy activists arrested since a Feb. 1 coup were expected to be among them.

Opponents of military rule in Myanmar called for a "silent strike" on Friday, urging people to say at home to mourn the more than 700 people killed in protests against a Feb. 1 coup and to wear black if they have to go out.

Medical workers at the forefront of the campaign against the coup lead protests on the third day of country's New Year.

The State Department ordered Wednesday the departure of non-emergency US government employees from Iraq amid increasing tensions with Iran and warned US citizens not to travel to the country, citing a "high risk for violence and kidnapping."

Protesters blame military rulers for Monday's violence, while TMC says armed infiltrators carried out the attack.

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A Venezuelan general called on the country's armed forces on Sunday to rise up against President Nicolas Maduro, who has relied on the backing of the military to hold on to power despite an economic collapse.

A Venezuelan general called on the country's armed forces on Sunday to rise up against President Nicolas Maduro, who has relied on the backing of the military to hold on to power despite an economic collapse.

The Army v Navy rugby match should be moved around the country because Twickenham is being "trashed" by “drunken, loutish fans” a council leader has said.

Taliban spokesperson says talks were 'positive' as sides wrap up latest round of talks in Qatari capital.

Government opponents fear the armed groups more than police, but for Maduro, the colectivos are likened to 'angels of socialism'.

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Over two dozen people were killed.

Syrian government forces, Russia, bombard residential areas in suburbs of Idlib and Aleppo, activists and medics say.

Six Palestinians and one Israeli killed, as Israeli forces mass on Gaza border, stoking fears of ground invasion.

Six Palestinians and one Israeli killed during latest flare-up between armed factions in Gaza and Israeli army.

Seven soldiers, including two majors, killed after their helicopter crashed outside Caracas, President Maduro says.

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The protest call comes days after Guaido's failed bid to convince the armed forces to rise up against President Maduro.

No casualties reported as dozens of rockets reportedly land in Israeli settlements and towns surrounding Gaza Strip.

King Vajiralongkorn came to the throne in 2016 but the rites will consecrate him as god's representative.

People in a Caracas opposition stronghold fear they are not doing enough to topple President Maduro.

May Day clashes between opposition supporters and Venezuela's armed forces in Caracas left a woman dead and 46 people injured on Wednesday

Thailand's coronation ceremonies for King Maha Vajiralongkorn on May 4-6 will be the first the Southeast Asian nation has seen in 69 years, when the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej was crowned in 1950.

RT @CinC_AFU: Warriors of the 45th separate artillery brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carry out methodical work to destroy the occup…

RT @AncreSommeScot: Blooming Poppies at HQ looking beautiful, have a great day people, remember, freedom is not free. God bless all our Arm…

RT @postcard_news: Operation Trinetra cleaning up the valley 6 terrorists neutralized by our armed forces in a single day Let's pray for…

RT @CinC_AFU: Warriors of the 45th separate artillery brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carry out methodical work to destroy the occup…

RT @postcard_news: Operation Trinetra cleaning up the valley 6 terrorists neutralized by our armed forces in a single day Let's pray for…

"You there, boy! What day is this?" "Today? Why, it's Defence Command Paper day!" https://t.co/FrLdjlikSF

RT @postcard_news: Operation Trinetra cleaning up the valley 6 terrorists neutralized by our armed forces in a single day Let's pray for…

RT @postcard_news: Operation Trinetra cleaning up the valley 6 terrorists neutralized by our armed forces in a single day Let's pray for…

RT @CinC_AFU: Warriors of the 45th separate artillery brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carry out methodical work to destroy the occup…

RT @anno1540: 2 companies of the occupiers and 3 ammunition warehouses were destroyed: General Tarnavskyi spoke about the successes in the…

RT @anno1540: 2 companies of the occupiers and 3 ammunition warehouses were destroyed: General Tarnavskyi spoke about the successes in the…

had a lovely day today, we're starting the negotiation process, he was in the Canadian Armed Forces, he teaches martial arts and he's an artist-lifestyle people are everywhere you can't tell us from Nilla

RT @anno1540: 2 companies of the occupiers and 3 ammunition warehouses were destroyed: General Tarnavskyi spoke about the successes in the…

RT @anno1540: 2 companies of the occupiers and 3 ammunition warehouses were destroyed: General Tarnavskyi spoke about the successes in the…

2 companies of the occupiers and 3 ammunition warehouses were destroyed: General Tarnavskyi spoke about the successes in the Tavria direction The armed forces of Ukraine continue their successful counteroffensive in the Tavry direction. During the past day, the defense forces… https://t.co/t2oRW5tNU9 https://t.co/UxZwRZMCCq

RT @BWoodzy99: In my view this is the wrong decision. One day he will be Commander in Chief, it is important that he should have strong lin…

RT @YashwantSinha: I still read many newspapers. Only one of them has mentioned that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was the guest of honour…

In my view this is the wrong decision. One day he will be Commander in Chief, it is important that he should have strong links to the Armed Forces. https://t.co/78HeOim8cC

The Russian Armed Forces are not a military by any stretch of the imagination. They are a mob with weapons pulled from their homes and thrown into a fight they would rather not be in. This fight was doomed from day one.

RT @outerspacetaste: @nytimes There are young girls being kidnapped by our armed forces, there are police and youth pastors and other churc…

RT @RandaHabib: Since the outbreak of armed conflict in #Tigray November 2020 Amhara security forces and interim authorities have carried o…

RT @PMOIndia: PM @narendramodi attended Bastille Day Parade in Paris at the invitation of President @EmmanuelMacron. To mark the 25th anni…

RT @PMOIndia: PM @narendramodi attended Bastille Day Parade in Paris at the invitation of President @EmmanuelMacron. To mark the 25th anni…

RT @amitmalviya: Prime Minister Modi salutes the Indian Armed Force contingent as it marches past, on the occasion of Bastille Day. Our For…

Dear Youngsters, Recently the Bastille Day military parade was conducted in Paris. French ambassador to india- Mr Emmanuel's son 'Gabriel' was seen taking part in the parade. He is serving in his country's armed forces.Are you also interested in serving in the armed forces?????

RT @anno1540: The Armed Forces systematically knock the enemy out of their positions: General Tarnavskyi spoke about the successes in the T…

RT @irushikeshpatel: Celebrating 25 years of Strategic Partnership. PM Shri @narendramodi ji & President @EmmanuelMacron witnessed the Ba…

RT @PMOIndia: PM @narendramodi attended Bastille Day Parade in Paris at the invitation of President @EmmanuelMacron. To mark the 25th anni…

'Great feeling for armed forces, people of India': Indian Navy Commander ahead of Bastille Day parade https://t.co/w4eeqQUpJN via NaMo App https://t.co/P0D235QopX

RT @ashoswai: In 2009, Manmohan Singh was the Chief Guest of the Bastille Day parade in Paris. That time, Indian Armed Forces had also led…

RT @YashwantSinha: I still read many newspapers. Only one of them has mentioned that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was the guest of honour…

RT @RandaHabib: Since the outbreak of armed conflict in #Tigray November 2020 Amhara security forces and interim authorities have carried o…

RT @PMOIndia: PM @narendramodi attended Bastille Day Parade in Paris at the invitation of President @EmmanuelMacron. To mark the 25th anni…

RT @amitmalviya: Prime Minister Modi salutes the Indian Armed Force contingent as it marches past, on the occasion of Bastille Day. Our For…

RT @RandaHabib: Since the outbreak of armed conflict in #Tigray November 2020 Amhara security forces and interim authorities have carried o…

RT @bassistadmirer: When young k, wonpil, and dowoon performed at immortal songs armed forces day special episode with 3 different military…

RT @PMOIndia: PM @narendramodi attended Bastille Day Parade in Paris at the invitation of President @EmmanuelMacron. To mark the 25th anni…

RT @surajsi77715051: Four years ago, on this day, our @IAF_MCC carried out #BalakotAirStrike and showed remarkable courage & valor. A stron…

RT @ashoswai: In 2009, Manmohan Singh was the Chief Guest of the Bastille Day parade in Paris. That time, Indian Armed Forces had also led…

RT @PMOIndia: PM @narendramodi attended Bastille Day Parade in Paris at the invitation of President @EmmanuelMacron. To mark the 25th anni…