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Europe
Turkey Takes Command of NATO Peacekeepers in Kosovo
Turkey took command for the first time of the NATO-led force in Kosovo to a backdrop of a volatile situation in the country's north.
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Americas
Most Americans Would Back Military Intervention for Taiwan: Survey
A narrow majority of Americans would support committing US troops to defend Taiwan if China were to invade, a survey found.
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Middle East
At Least 169 Israel Soldiers Killed in War With Hamas: Army
At least 169 Israeli soldiers have been killed in fighting with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas after its militants launched a shock cross-border attack, the army said.
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Asia Pacific
‘Not Proud At All:’ Japan’s Army Struggles to Recruit
A recent open day at a Japanese military base near Tokyo was a fun family outing but, despite the games and snacks, the army recruitment stand was bereft of visitors.
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Asia Pacific
Taiwan Leader Vows Island Will Be Democratic ‘for Generations’
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said democracy has thrived on the island despite increased Chinese pressure.
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Americas
US Says Military Support to Israel Won’t Hurt Ukraine Aid
The US decision to step up military support for Israel after the surprise assault by Hamas will not harm Washington's ability to keep arming Ukraine, its NATO envoy said.
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Africa
Fighting Intensifies in East DR Congo
Clashes have intensified in DR Congo's east where the national army has deployed in areas it was chased out of at the start of the year, the UN and local sources said.
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Middle East
US Warns Hezbollah Not to Open New Front Against Israel
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah should not make the "wrong decision" of opening a second front against Israel as it battles attacks by Hamas, a senior US defense official warned.
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Asia Pacific
29 Killed in Army Strike on Camp for Displaced in Myanmar: Rebels
Twenty-nine people were killed and dozens wounded in a military strike on a camp for displaced people in northern Myanmar, an ethnic rebel group said.
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Americas
Colombia, Guerillas Postpone Ceasefire and Peace Talks
The Colombian government and a dissident faction of the FARC guerrilla group said they were postponing a scheduled ceasefire and peace talks.
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