Survey: Surprising to some, veterans are less likely to support extremism
A RAND Corporation survey found that Americans who served in the military support extremist views at rates lower than nonveterans.
Military
Germany signals it hasn't ruled out sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Western defense officials are meeting to coordinate military assistance to Ukraine. Germany has resisted their efforts to persuade the country to export its Leopard 2 tanks, or allow others to do so.
Members of the military will now get 12 weeks of parental leave
The new guidance is for birthing and non-birthing parents, including parents who recently adopted a child and parents who used a surrogate.
For Afghans who fought against the Taliban, life is fraught under their rule
Those who put their lives on the line in the Afghan National Army and can't find a way out of Afghanistan are working menial jobs, sometimes moving locations every few days in fear for their safety.
Pakistan names a new military chief amid bitter political feuding
Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir replaces Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, who retires on Nov. 29. Munir begins his new role amid bitter feuding between Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and former premier Imran Khan.