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German President quits over troop row
Germany's conservative President Horst Koehler tendered his immediate resignation yesterday.

US casualties in Afghanistan reach 1,000
The 1000th American serviceman to die in Afghanistan was killed by a landmine this week.

NZ trade mission seeks slice of US military pie
A New Zealand trade mission is in Guam this week, seeking opportunities for future growth.

Kiwi war hero rewarded by Australia
A former New Zealand artillery officer has been given a bravery award by the Australian Government.

Stress taking toll on bomb disposal experts
In an attempt to take the pressure off bomb disposal officers in Afghanistan, combat engineers will now be tasked with blowing up many improvised devices rather than having to dismantle all of them.

Army joins search for missing woman
The Army has been called in to help with the search for missing Christchurch woman Emma Campbell, although her family now fear the worst.

Soldier injured during live firing training
A soldier was struck by a stray bullet while operating a standard-issue light machine gun late this morning.