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Asia Pacific
Philippines, Communist Rebels Say They Agree to Resume Peace Talks
The Philippine government and communist rebels said they agreed to resume peace talks to end one of the world's longest-running Maoist insurgencies.
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Africa
Major Jihadist Attack in Northern Burkina Faso Town: Security Sources
Jihadists carried out a major attack against an army detachment in the northern Burkina Faso town of Djibo, security sources said.
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Asia Pacific
China Athletes as Young as Seven in Military Training to ‘Create Iron Army’
Hundreds of athletes as young as seven are undergoing military training in Shanghai designed to instill discipline and "good fighting ability."
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Americas
N.Korea Defends Satellite Launch at UN as Kim Takes Images of Pentagon
North Korea's ambassador defended his country's launch of a spy satellite UN Security Council as leader Kim Jong Un studied images including of the White House and Pentagon.
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Europe
Rutte Favorite to Be Next NATO Boss Despite Dutch Vote Shock
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO's next chief, even though a shock far-right win at elections in his homeland risks tarnishing his legacy.
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War
Truce Between Israel and Hamas Extended for Two Days
A humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas will extend by two days, mediator Qatar said Monday as an initial four-day truce in Gaza was set to expire.
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Africa
Sudan Forces Trade Fire Across Nile
Sudan's army and paramilitary forces traded fire across the Nile River in the capital Khartoum, witnesses said.
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Europe
Russia Intensely Attacking Avdiivka and Robotyne, Says Ukraine
Russia was intensely attacking the eastern town of Avdiivka and southern village of Robotyne, where fighting has centred in recent weeks, Ukraine said.
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Asia Pacific
10 Taiwanese Soldiers Charged With Spying for China
Ten former and current Taiwanese military officers were indicted for allegedly spying for China, prosecutors said.
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Middle East
Israeli Strikes Put Damascus Airport Out of Service Again
Israeli air strikes Sunday made Damascus airport inoperable just hours after flights resumed following a similar attack last month, a war monitor said.
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