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Asia Pacific
Philippines Announces Start of Joint Patrols With US Forces
US and Philippine troops began joint maritime and air patrols off the Southeast Asian country as they seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.
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Europe
Ukraine’s Dnipro Advance Far From Breakthrough: Analysts
Ukraine's advance on the left bank of the Dnipro River occupied by the Russian army is a success but could be difficult to transform into a real breakthrough, experts say.
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Africa
Scores Feared Dead in Nigeria Jihadist Infighting
More than 60 people are feared to have been killed in clashes between Boko Haram jihadists and a rival Islamic State-aligned group in Nigeria, anti-jihadist militia and locals said.
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Asia Pacific
N.Korea Notifies Japan of Satellite Launch as Early as Wednesday: Kyodo
North Korea has issued formal notice of a satellite launch as early as Wednesday, defying warnings from South Korea and multiple UN resolutions banning Pyongyang from using ballistic missile technology.
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Middle East
Hezbollah Says Attacks Israeli Troops With Drones, Artillery, Missiles
Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said it targeted troops in northern Israel with drones, artillery and missiles.
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Europe
NATO Chief Warns of ‘Malign’ Russian Interference in Bosnia
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned of Russia's "malign" interference in Bosnia, saying Moscow's actions threatened the stability of the deeply divided Balkan country.
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Asia Pacific
Maldives Formally Asks India to Withdraw Troops
The Maldives formally requested that India withdraw its troops from his strategically located archipelago.
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Asia Pacific
China Says Military Operates Lawfully After Australia Sonar Accusation
China said its military has always operated in accordance with international law, after Australia said sonar pulses emitted by a Chinese warship "likely" injured navy divers.
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Europe
France Says Successfully Tests Ballistic Missile
France said it successfully tested without a nuclear load the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile.
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Middle East
Israel Again Strikes Deep Into Lebanese Territory: State Media
Israel struck an aluminium factory deep in Lebanese territory, state media in Lebanon said, a week after its furthest strike since border skirmishes began last month.
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