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Africa
Burkina, Mali, Niger Quit West African Bloc ECOWAS
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS, saying it has become a threat to member states.
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Europe
Ukraine Uncovers $40 Million Defense Embezzlement Scheme
Ukrainian defense officials and corporate leaders sought to steal about $40 million through a fraudulent arms procurement scheme, the country's main intelligence and security agency said.
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Asia Pacific
Nine Islamist Militants Killed in Philippine Clash: Army
Nine Islamist militants including three suspects in a Catholic mass bombing in the southern Philippines have been killed in a clash with troops, the military said.
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Americas
Washington Approves Sale of 40 F-16s to Turkey
The US government approved a $23 billion deal to sell F-16 warplanes to Turkey, after Ankara ratified Sweden's NATO membership, the State Department said.
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Middle East
Three US Troops Killed, Many Wounded in Drone Attack on Base in Jordan
A drone attack on a base in Jordan killed three American troops on Sunday, with President Joe Biden blaming Iran-backed militants and vowing to hold the perpetrators to account.
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Americas
US Warship Downs Incoming Missile Fired From Yemen: Military
A US Navy warship shot down a missile fired at it by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have carried out two months of attacks on international shipping, the military said.
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Africa
Mali Ends 2015 Peace Deal With Separatist Rebels: Military Rulers
Mali's military rulers announced the "end, with immediate effect" of a key 2015 peace deal signed with northern separatist groups.
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Arms
Germany, UK in Talks Over Cruise Missile Swap for Ukraine: Report
Germany is in discussions with Britain about a possible cruise missile swap arrangement for Ukraine, German media reported.
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Europe
Baltic States to Build New Defenses on Russia, Belarus Borders
The three Baltic states have agreed to build new defenses on their borders with Belarus and Russia, given security concerns in the region over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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War
Houthis in Moscow Discuss ‘Pressure’ on US, Israel to End Gaza War
A Houthi delegation discussed during a rare visit to Moscow "the need to increase efforts to pressure" the US and Israel to end the Gaza war.
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