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Ex-US military chief issues warning over UK Army cut plan

March 22, 2021 by Read Sector

The former head of the US military today warned the UK will be ‘getting very close to not being able to contribute’ on the world stage if it goes ahead with a 10,000 troop cut to the size of the British Army. Admiral Mike Mullen, ex-chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff and the … Read more

Ex-US marine Paul Whelan is jailed for 16 years by a Russian court for stealing state secrets

June 15, 2020 by

Ex-US marine Paul Whelan is jailed for 16 years by a Russian court for stealing state secrets – as he holds up a sign saying ‘sham trial’ and ‘Paul’s life matters’ Whelan, 50, has been in Russian custody since his arrest in December 2018 He claims he was set up by a sting operation and plead … Read more