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US presidential candidate visits Afghanistan
20:56:57, 19 July 2008, Radio Australia News
US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has arrived in Afghanistan on an unannounced trip at the start of a major international tour.
Rebel forces gradually collapsing: Sri Lankan army chief
16:39:58, 19 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Sri Lanka's army chief says his forces have wiped out two-thirds of the Tamil Tigers' military capability, and the decades-old conflict with the rebels is at its tail-end.
US, Iraq discuss 'time horizon' for withdrawal
10:42:52, 19 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The presidents of the United States and Iraq have been discussing what the White House calls a 'time horizon' for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq.
International battleships prepares for Australian wargames
10:23:15, 17 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The Australian defence department says international battleships are entering the waters in Australia's north in preparation for major maritime war games next week.
Australian military crash widow satisfied with inquiry
22:28:07, 15 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The widow of a pilot killed in an Australian military crash says she is satisfied with the conduct of an inquiry into the crash.
Pilot error blamed for 2006 Australian helicopter crash off Fiji
14:38:27, 15 July 2008, Radio Australia News
An inquiry into a fatal Australian Black Hawk helicopter crash off the coast of Fiji almost two years ago has found pilot error was to blame.
Pakistan capable of defending itself: PM
09:27:33, 14 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani says his country is fully capable of defending itself against any aggression.
Australia's defence force launches indigenous recruitment drive
22:16:27, 9 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The Australian Defence Force has begun a recruiting drive to get more indigenous people into full-time roles.
Australian soldier dies in Afghanistan attack
14:13:24, 9 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The head of Australia's Defence Force says there'll be an even stronger attempt to stop the Taliban making home-made bombs after another Australian soldier was killed in Afghanistan.
Coalition forces in Afghanistan deny air strike killed civilians
09:20:10, 8 July 2008, Radio Australia News
American-led Coalition forces in Afghanistan deny an airstrike on Sunday killed civilians.
Australian soldiers hurt in Afghanistan bomb
07:43:35, 9 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Australian troops have been wounded in a road-side bomb attack in Afghanistan.
Change of Australian forces in Afghanistan
16:32:46, 6 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Australia's Defence Force says it's planning to phase out Australian soldiers as security enforcers in Afghanistan.
Troops welcomed home in northern Australia
16:26:12, 5 July 2008, Radio Australia News
More than 400 Australian troops have been officially recognised for their service in Iraq at a parade in the northern Australian city of Darwin.
Job oppurtunities for Pacific Islanders in Guam
12:14:12, 4 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Pacific Islanders have been told there's enormous job opportunities for them in Guam as a result of a United States military build up on the island.
Helicopter carrying troops shot down in Afghanistan
20:37:22, 2 July 2008, Radio Australia News
A helicopter of US-led troops has been shot down by small-arms fire to the south of the Afghan capital.
Japan unhappy over planned foreign troop exercise
13:18:36, 2 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Locals on Japan's southern island of Okinanwa say they are not happy with the possibility of foreign forces staging jungle training exercises on their island.
French army chief of staff resigns over open-day shooting
08:06:53, 2 July 2008, Radio Australia News
In France, the army chief of staff, has been forced to resign after a soldier injured more than a dozen people at a military show.
French president calls for punishment over army open day shooting
08:54:03, 1 July 2008, Radio Australia News
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has called for swift and severe punishment after 17 people were shot during a demonstration at an army open day.
Australian opposition leader admits knowledge of ETimor crash
18:38:50, 30 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Australia's federal opposition leader, Brendan Nelson, has admitted knowing about an army helicopter crash in East Timor last year, which was never made public.
Philippine troops seal-off island to hunt rebels
18:38:49, 30 June 2008, Radio Australia News
The Philippines military has sealed-off a tiny island to hunt for rebels after clashes on a nearby resort isle left 11 people dead.
Philippine president set two year deadline for rebel defeat
16:29:45, 30 June 2008, Radio Australia News
The Philippine military is confident of defeating communist rebels in two years, a deadline set by Philippine President Gloria Arroyo.
Defence minister won't set timeline for Australian Aghanistan role
11:24:28, 30 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Australia's defence minister, Joel Fitzgibbon, is refusing to put a timeline on the country's commitment to Afghanistan.
US promotes first female four-star general
10:31:02, 24 June 2008, Radio Australia News
The United States military has announced the promotion of a woman to the rank of four-star general for the first time in its history.
Thai military helicopter crashes
22:08:52, 20 June 2008, Radio Australia News
A Thai military helicopter has crashed in the country's south, killing all 10 people on board.
French Polynesia wants compensation over French army downsizing
15:47:09, 20 June 2008, Radio Australia News
French Polynesia's President Gaston Tong Sang says he will seek compensation from the French Government, after this week's announcement of significant cuts to the French military, including garrisons in the country's Pacific territories.
![Anwar Ibrahim told a media conference after his release from detention that police treated him like a major criminal. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/malaysia_anwar_rtr_170708.jpg "Anwar Ibrahim told a media conference after his release from detention that police treated him like a major criminal. [Reuters]")
![Pope Benedict enjoys a performance by Australian Aboriginals at a welcome ceremony in Sydney. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/aus_pope2_rtr_170708.jpg "Pope Benedict enjoys a performance by Australian Aboriginals at a welcome ceremony in Sydney. [Reuters]")
![Crowds mob the World Youth Day cross as it is carried through the streets of Sydney. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/aus_cross_rtr_140708.jpg "Crowds mob the World Youth Day cross as it is carried through the streets of Sydney. [Reuters]")
![China will deploy a 100,000 strong anti-terrorism force during the Games. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/china_olysecurity_afp_300608.jpg "China will deploy a 100,000 strong anti-terrorism force during the Games. [AFP]")
![Former Hong Kong Chief Secretary, Anson Chan, has announced her retirement from politics but will continue in a democracy mentoring role. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/china_ansonchan_rtr_121207.jpg "Former Hong Kong Chief Secretary, Anson Chan, has announced her retirement from politics but will continue in a democracy mentoring role. [Reuters]")
![Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, U.S. President George W. Bush, Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso pose for the official G8 Summit photo in Toyako, Japan. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/japan_g8leaders_rtr_080708.jpg "Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, U.S. President George W. Bush, Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso pose for the official G8 Summit photo in Toyako, Japan. [Reuters]")
