Douglas Ernst

China’s new stealth fighter jet sought by Pakistan

Pakistani officials are aware of China's new stealth fighter jet, and they like what they see. Talks have started between Pakistan and China to work out a deal for up to 40 of the planes, which debuted Nov. 11 at the Zhuhai Airshow.

November 26, 2014

Russian journalist suspected of spying fights Poland on deportation

A suspected Russian spy is fighting attempts by Polish authorities to deport him.

November 26, 2014

Air Force adds A-10 Thunderbolt to Islamic State airstrike arsenal

The A-10 Thunderbolts II's fate may be uncertain as politicians and Pentagon brass conduct budget battles in Washington, but its immediate future is known — the popular fighter jet will conduct airstrikes on the Islamic State group.

November 26, 2014

Russia provides ‘backbone’ to Ukrainian rebels: NATO commander

NATO's top military commander said Wednesday the "backbone" of pro-Russian separatist rebels sowing seeds of unrest in eastern Ukraine is composed of Russian troops.

November 26, 2014

Pentagon working on battlefield ‘hibernation’ treatment for wounded troops

Time is a killer on the battlefield when troops are wounded, but the Pentagon is betting that "hibernation" drugs being pioneered by an Australian researcher will mitigate that problem.

November 26, 2014

Anna Chapman, ex-Russia spy, takes shot at U.S. Army in Putin propaganda video

Former Russia spy Anna Chapman is making news again with a propaganda video for President Vladimir Putin's armed forces.

November 25, 2014

Afghanistan’s Ashraf Ghani lifts bans on night raids against Taliban

A ban on night raids in Afghanistan has been lifted by Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani. His predecessor, Hamid Karzai, forbid Afghan National Army Special Forces units from conducting the raids in 2013.

November 25, 2014

Joe Biden ‘ticked off’ at Obama’s handling of Chuck Hagel resignation

Vice President Joseph R. Biden is reportedly "ticked off" with the way Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's resignation was handled by the White House.

November 25, 2014

Georgetown student laments his ‘privilege’ after being mugged at gunpoint

A Georgetown University student who was mugged at gunpoint refused to condemn his assailants because to do so from his "perch of privilege" would be unfair.

November 25, 2014

France denies Russia warship delivery ‘until further notice’

French President Francois Hollande informed Russia Tuesday that it won't be receiving two Mistral helicopter carriers that were supposed to be delivered Nov. 14.

November 25, 2014

China building giant island in South China Sea large enough for airstrip: report

China is constructing a giant island in disputed waters in the South China Sea that could be used as an airstrip.

November 23, 2014

Calif. window washer survives 11-story fall onto moving Toyota Camry

A window washer in San Francisco fell 11 stories onto a moving vehicle and survived.

November 21, 2014

Al Qaeda in Yemen: Islamic State ‘driving a wedge’ between jihadi groups

Al Qaeda in Yemen said Friday the Islamic State group is "driving a wedge" between the world's jihadi groups.

November 21, 2014

Iraqi Kurds to U.S.: We need heavy weapons to defeat Islamic State

Iraqi Kurds issued a message to the Obama administration: heavy weapons are needed to defeat the Islamic State group.

November 21, 2014

Russia and China plan regular joint naval exercises for Mediterranean, Pacific

Russia and China will strengthen military ties this spring with joint naval drills in the Mediterranean and Pacific.

November 21, 2014

Radical Islamic biker gangs emerge in Australia with Middle East immigration

Australia's organized crime has melded with religious extremists to produce a unique threat for security experts: Islamic radical biker gangs.

November 20, 2014

Bill Cosby loses Al Sharpton support: ‘He has to answer to someone’

The Rev. Al Sharpton said Thursday that he does not think rape allegations against Bill Cosby are racially motivated and that the comedian must "answer to someone" instead of staying silent.

November 20, 2014

Joe Biden arrives In Ukraine; nonlethal aid announcement expected

Vice President Joseph R. Biden arrived Thursday in Ukraine, where he is expected to announce an increase in U.S. nonlethal aid for the nation's fight against pro-Russian separatists.

November 20, 2014

5 Guantanamo prisoners released to Slovakia, Georgia

Five men have been released from Guantanamo, as the U.S. ramps up efforts to shut down the detention center on the U.S. Navy base in Cuba.

November 20, 2014

John Brennan: CIA to conduct internal review

The CIA will undergo an internal review to assess if its organized in a way to best handle the "ever-growing number" of national security threats facing the nation.

November 20, 2014