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Africa
At least 5 Nigerien troops killed in Boko Haram attack
At least 5 Niger soldiers were killed and a dozen others wounded in an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants in the country's southeast
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Asia Pacific
Japan, Australia push for defense pact amid regional tension
The prime ministers of Japan and Australia toured a military training ground, as the two countries seek to bolster defense ties
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Middle East
Abadi calls for elimination of ISIS ‘sleeper cells’ after Baghdad twin suicide bombings kill 31
Iraq's Prime Minister Abadi called for the elimination of jihadist "sleeper cells" after a twin suicide bombing killed 31 people in Baghdad
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Africa
Boko Haram kills 20 loggers in Nigeria, local militia and residents say
Boko Haram fighters have killed at least 20 loggers near Maiduguri in Borno state, the latest attack against civilians in northeast Nigeria.
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Peace
UN Security Council considers trip to Afghanistan
The United Nations Security Council is considering a visit to Afghanistan to help develop a new strategy, Kazakhstan's UN ambassador said
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Europe
Italy foreign minister to visit Ukraine and Russia as OSCE chair to “intensify” negotiations to end conflict
Italy's foreign minister said he will visit Ukraine and Russia as OSCE chair to "intensify" efforts to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine
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Americas
Colombia president suspends peace talks with ELN rebels
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos suspended peace talks with ELN rebels in response to what he said were guerrilla attacks
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Asia Pacific
ISIS-linked militants’ bombs kill Philippine soldier, wound civilians
Philippine militants who pledge allegiance to ISIS have killed a soldier and wounded three civilians in bomb attacks, the military said
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Africa
Regional force targets top Boko Haram leaders in Nigeria
Troops from Nigeria and neighboring countries have launched major offensives against Boko Haram factions and their leaders, the military said
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Asia Pacific
North and South Korea agree to restore military hotline after 2 years
North and South Korea agreed to restore a military hotline that had been closed for nearly two years after a cross-border phone link was reopened
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