Rappler's latest stories on US troops
North Korea warns U.S. to stay out of inter-Korean affairs
A North Korean official says Washington should 'hold its tongue and mind its internal affairs first' if it wanted to avoid experiencing a 'hair-raiser' and ensure the 'easy holding' of November's presidential vote
World leaders condemn Iran attack targeting U.S. troops
(UPDATED) Western powers urge an end to the escalating confrontation between Tehran and Washington
Airlines avoid Iran and Iraq airspace
(UPDATED) Shortly after the missile attacks, the US Federal Aviation Administration says it is banning US-registered carriers from flying over Iraq, Iran, and the Gulf
Trump visits troops in Afghanistan, says Taliban talks back on
On a brief visit to Bagram Airfield outside the capital of Kabul, the US president serves turkey dinner to soldiers, poses for photographs and delivers a speech after meeting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Kurdish forces start Syria-Turkey border pullback
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have pulled out of some areas at the eastern end of the border
Civilians flee as Syria Kurds battle Turkish invasion
(UPDATED) The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says more than 60,000 people have been displaced in less than a day
Turkey launches assault on Syrian Kurdish forces
(UPDATED) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announces the start of the attack on Twitter, labeling it 'Operation Peace Spring'
Trump: U.S. to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban
'We're always going to have a presence,' says President Donald Trump
Pompeo: Trump wants Afghan drawdown before 2020 election
For the past year, the US has been negotiating with the Taliban to reach a peace agreement ending the 18-year war
U.S. sends 3,750 more troops to Mexico border
'The Department of Defense will deploy approximately 3,750 additional US forces to provide the additional support to CBP (Customs and Border Protection) at the southwest border that Acting Secretary of Defense (Pat) Shanahan approved Jan. 11,' a statement says
Erdogan invites Trump to Turkey amid Syria pullout
President Donald Trump is 'open to a potential meeting in the future,' says the White House
Order signed for U.S. military's controversial Syria exit
US President Donald Trump and Turkey President Recept Tayyip Erdogan agreed to ensure coordination to prevent a power vacuum in the war-torn country
Trump decided on Syria troop pullout during Erdogan call – report
US President Donald Trump's move comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to launch an operation against a Kurdish militia that is fighting against ISIS with American military assistance
Decision made for 'significant' troop withdrawal from Afghanistan – U.S. official
President Donald Trump's twin foreign policy decisions on Syria and Afghanistan could begin to unspool a series of cascading and unpredictable events across the Middle East
Trump promises Syria pullout, but sets no end date
(UPDATED) 'The military mission to eradicate ISIS in Syria is coming to a rapid end, with ISIS being almost completely destroyed,' the White House says
U.S. troops arrive for first Balikatan exercises under Duterte
The first Balikatan exercises under Duterte will focus on humanitarian assistance and disaster response and counter terrorism
Duterte to U.S.: Pay for troops to stay in PH
You want to come back here? You pay us You want bases here? Pay us Transaction tayo pera pera nalang tayo mabuti pa says President Rodrigo Duterte on the possible abrogation of the VFA
Duterte puts EDCA under review, threatens to cut US ties
Duterte cites 2 groups in Mindanao that will not talk peace with him if the Americans stayed in Mindanao
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Duterte on US troops: 'I never said go out'
The President says he merely wants the US to give us space to talk peace with Moro rebels in Mindanao
PH military: No pullout of US soldiers pending orders
President Rodrigo Duterte was merely concerned about the US soldiers safety in Mindanao says the military spokesman
Duterte: US troops should stay out of Mindanao
I do not want a rift with America but they have to go says President Duterte
US troop extension hands Afghanistan a lifeline - for now
US pulls out all troops in Yemen
2nd Update Due to the deteriorating security situation in Yemen the US government has temporarily relocated its remaining personnel out of Yemen says State Department spokesman Jeff Rathke
Senate hearings: Was there US involvement in SAF ops?
Updated Details revealed about possible involvement of Americans in the bloody police operation in Mamasapano raise a lot of questions
Obama extends US combat role in Afghanistan – report
The new order signed by US President Barack Obama also allows for air support for Afghan combat missions
Obama doubles US troops in Iraq in expanding war on ISIS
UPDATED The additional troops would not deploy until Congress approved the funding
US Marine ordered to appear in murder probe
But the question remains: will he face investigators?
Filing of charges vs US Marine may take weeks
Policemen are waiting for the autopsy and gathering initial evidence against US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton
PNP names US Marine tagged in Olongapo slay
UPDATED A case of murder is being readied against the suspect noted Olongapo city police in a police report
Obama warns Iraq on unity
US President Barack Obama says American sacrifices had given Iraq a chance at a stable democracy but it had been squandered
Iraqi leaders to blame for army's collapse – US
We had gotten them on their feet and helped build their capacity and quite frankly they did not take advantage of that opportunity State Department deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf tells reporters
Oyster Bay fishermen worry about naval outpost
The sleepy barangay of Bahile in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan wakes up to a flurry of activities due to upgrades in a naval detachment in Oyster Bay
#TalkThursday: What does PH gain from defense deal?
Rappler talks to Defense Undersecretary Pio Lorenzo Batino on what the country gains in the EDCA deal
Rappler Newscast | May 1, 2014
Former Senator Saguisag hits lack of transparency in the defense deal | President Aquino warns Filipinos choose your next leader well | Families fear bodies in the ferry may never be recovered
#TalkThursday with Rene Saguisag: PH-US military deal unconstitutional?
Rappler talks to former Senator Rene Saguisag on the constitutionality of the rushed PH US deal
#DearObama: Why Filipinos love the US
The overwhelming response to our DearObama campaign has been an expression of love and appreciation for the United States
Rappler Newscast | April 11, 2014
Negotiating panels conclude talks allowing more US troops in PH The Abu Sayyaf attacks soldiers in Basilan Abbott confident signals detected in the Indian Ocean are from flight 370
Rappler Newscast | February 27, 2014
Manila may use water cannon firing incident against Beijing Professors of UP say the academic calendar shift will affect some programs Obama threatens to pull out troops from Afghanistan
US troops end Yolanda mission; others out by mid-December
Schedules have yet to be fixed but MNCC director Captain Rafael Mariano says most of the foreign militaries are expected to leave by the middle of December
Afghan assembly backs US troops pact, Karzai sets terms
Among Pres Hamid Karzai s conditions for signing the Bilateral Security Agreement is US cooperation in efforts to make peace with the Taliban who have led the 12 year revolt against Karzai s government and its foreign backers
More US aircraft bound for storm-hit Philippines
Four MV 22 Ospreys have departed from the US Futenma base in Japan bound for the Philippines expanding the number of Osprey aircraft involved in the emergency work to eight
US sends amphibious ships to PH
The ships will ferry hundreds of US Marines and vehicles to calamity areas
US sends more troops to storm-ravaged PH
There are now 180 American military personnel in the Philippines to give humanitarian assistance in the wake of Super Typhoon Yolanda Haiyan
PH, US begin talks on bases access
The Philippines and US panels begin on Wednesday August 14 the first round of talks on increasing rotational presence of US troops in the country
IN PHOTOS: 115 years of Philippine independence
Check out photos from various independence day events around the country
2 U.S. sailors indicted for Okinawa rape
2 US servicemen are indicted Tuesday on charges of raping a Japanese woman in Okinawa Japan
US to move 9,000 Marines from Japan
The go ahead sets stage for the American troops redeployment in Guam Hawaii Australia
US troops in sea mishap, 1 fisherman dead
A US vessel carrying Filipino and American troops collides with a fishing boat off Basilan killing one fisherman and wounding his 20 yr old son
