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Design for the Real World: AK-47

Arts, Culture & Media

In 1947 a wounded tank commander in the Soviet Army changed the face of gun design from his hospital bed. Writer Guy Martin looks at the AK-47 rifle. Produced by Gardner Allen.

Obama meets with Trump at the White House in Washington

Trump will likely turn US foreign policy and military planning upside down

Conflict
Dueling demonstrations in Irving, Texas: Residents supporting their local mosque hold placards critical of armed men who are intimidating those who attend the Islamic center.

A Texas town stands divided, after armed men in camouflage menace worshipers at a local mosque

Conflict
Police int self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic

Russia is using Ukraine to upgrade and test its weapon systems

Conflict
US Navy officers with the laser weapon on the USS Ponce.

Is that a US Navy ship or a Star Destroyer?

Technology
Riot police stand guard as demonstrators protest the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri August 13, 2014.

Why are police using military gear in Ferguson and how did they get it?

Conflict

As demonstrations continue in Ferguson, Missouri, after the shooting of teenager Michael Brown, the city’s police have brought out military equipment to tamp down the protests, shocking many Americans. The gear most likely came through programs created after 9/11.As demonstrations continue in Ferguson, Missouri, after the shooting of teenager Michael Brown, the city’s police have brought out military equipment to tamp down the protests, shocking many Americans. The gear most likely came through programs created after 9/11.

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