U.S. plans to evacuate S. Sudan staffers after failed first attempt

U.S. plans to evacuate S. Sudan staffers after failed first attempt

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States intends to attempt another evacuation of staffers from South Sudan. The administration of President Barack Obama has ordered plans to evacuate staffers and other Americans from South Sudan. Officials acknowledged a failed attempt by the U.S. military on Dec. 21, in which three U.S. aircraft were struck […]

U.S. moves ‘assets and personnel’ near Libya in case they are ‘called upon’

U.S. moves ‘assets and personnel’ near Libya in case they are ‘called upon’

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has reported the preparation of troops to intervene in Libya. The Defense Department said the U.S. military has sent troops near the coast of the North African state over the last seven months. The Pentagon said the troops were on alert for any attack on U.S. diplomatic […]

Obama three times denied Israel’s request for MOP bunker-busters

Obama three times denied Israel’s request for MOP bunker-busters

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States, despite its latest $3 billion arms package, continues to deny an advanced bunker-buster munition to Israel. Officials acknowledged that the administration of President Barack Obama rebuffed at least three Israeli requests for the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, designed to destroy deep bunkers constructed by Iran and North Korea. […]

Israel expanding special operations in all military branches

Israel expanding special operations in all military branches

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s military, facing threats from at least three fronts, has been preparing to expand special operations. Military sources said the General Staff ordered an increase in special operations over the last year. The sources said the increase was enabled by the expansion of special operations units in all three […]