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Sacked general led secret war raids

They called it the "Death Star" because according to one source "you could just reach out with a finger and eliminate" somebody.

Minister honours NZ Korean War vets

General's exit sends clear signal of intent

With the appointment of David Petraeus, Obama has sent a clear signal that the US' existing strategy will continue.

'Forgotten' conflict remembered

Heat now briefly off Obama

President Barack Obama's handling of the "Runaway General" affair was exemplary.

Deadly attack threatens to crank up conflict with Kurds

<i>Editorial</i>: US general's strategy still makes sense

Aussie troops could start coming home in 2012

Menacing image removed

Navy sailor lost off Tongan beach

Closure for 'Bloody Sunday' - 38 years later

Lord Saville's 12-year inquiry into 'Bloody Sunday' delivered the vindication that the people of Derry had been denied.

Fire at sea gives navy's new ship its first test

Navy boards burning tug

A navy damage control team has boarded a burning ocean-going tug off Northland hours after the crew abandoned ship when fire broke out in the engine room.

Colombian captives freed after 11 years

NZers destroy Afghan weapons caches

Human error found in Flight Sergeant's death

Service for fallen Aussie soldiers

Findings on Waiouru death due