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WWII veteran receives France’s highest honor
Ernest Marvel was awarded the French Legion of Honor in July — almost 80 years after he helped liberate the country from the Germans in World War II.
By Shannon Marvel McNaught, The News Journal
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US service member injured, French soldier killed in Mali attack
The U.S. service member sustained non-life threatening injuries following the mortar attack.
Macron calls on Biden for greater US military involvement
French President Emmanuel Macron hoped on Tuesday that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will show a greater military commitment to fight against Islamic extremists in several theaters of conflict and especially in the Middle East.
Documentary follows 96-year-old World War II veteran’s return of portrait stolen in France
The documentary "The Silent Soldier and the Portrait" delves into two secrets World War II veteran John Waller kept.
By Stacy Parker, The Virginian-Pilot via the AP
Best pics of the week: June 28, 2020
Aircraft carriers in the Indo-Pacific area of operations, Misawa Air Base Elephant Walk, diving qualifications and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
French forces kill al-Qaida’s North African commander
French forces have killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of al-Qaida’s North Africa affiliate.
By Baba Ahmed
France pulls military out of Iraq amid virus concerns
The country is maintaining military operations in Kuwait and Qatar.
Pompeo stresses NATO’s importance in Germany visit; meets with troops at Grafenwoehr
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his German counterpart stressed the close ties between their two countries Thursday, batting away talk of trans-Atlantic friction and insisting that the NATO alliance that both are part of remains relevant today.
By Frank Jordans, The Associated Press
A 94-year-old WWII veteran receives France’s top honor
A 94-year-old World War II veteran from Indiana has received France's highest military honor for his wartime service.
UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks
Britain, France and Germany joined the United States on Monday in blaming Iran for attacks on key oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, but the Iranian foreign minister pointed to claims of responsibility by Yemeni rebels and said: "If Iran were behind this attack, nothing would have been left of this refinery."
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press