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Africa
20 Killed in DR Congo Attack Blamed on IS-Linked ADF Militants
At least 20 civilians have been killed in an eastern DR Congo attack blamed on militants linked to the Islamic State group, local sources said.
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Middle East
Is Hezbollah Heading Towards Open Conflict With Israel?
Cross-border exchanges with Hezbollah have been gaining pace as Israel battles Hamas in Gaza. But does the powerful Lebanese movement really seek to enter open conflict with Israel?
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Africa
UN Departs New Base in Mali’s Tense Kidal Region
UN peacekeepers in Mali left their camp at Aguelhok in the tense Kidal region, under a withdrawal ordered by the country's military leaders.
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Arms
France Announces Sale of Defensive Weapons to Armenia
France announced the sale of defensive equipment to Armenia as Azerbaijan launched military drills with its ally Turkey.
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Middle East
Drones Shot Down in Attack on US Troops in Syria: Pentagon
Two drones were shot down Monday during an attempted attack on a base housing US forces in Syria, according to the Pentagon.
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Europe
Erdogan Submits Sweden’s NATO Bid to Turkish Parliament
President Erdogan of Turkey officially submitted Sweden's NATO membership application to parliament, bringing closer the possible end of a 17-month diplomatic standoff.
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Air
France Says Talking to Saudi About Rafale Fighter Sale
The French government is talking to Saudi Arabia about selling the kingdom Rafale fighter jets, France's defense minister said.
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Europe
Azerbaijan Hosts Joint Drills With Turkey Near Armenia
Azerbaijan's defense ministry said it had begun joint drills with its ally Turkey near the border with Armenia.
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Middle East
Two Killed in Clashes Between Iraqi, Kurdish Forces: Security Sources
An Iraqi soldier and a Kurdish fighter were killed during clashes following a dispute over the takeover of checkpoints in northern Iraq.
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War
Israel Says Hamas War Could Last Months, Vows It Would Be ‘Last’
Israel's defense minister said the war against Hamas could take "months" but insisted it would be the last against the Gaza militant group.
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