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Americas
US Boosts Bahrain Ties With New Security Agreement
The US signed an agreement with Bahrain to enhance defense and economic ties, a show of support for the Gulf monarchy that a decade ago faced an arms embargo.
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Middle East
Israel Strikes on Syria Kill Two Soldiers: State Media
Israeli air strikes killed two Syrian soldiers and wounded six others on Syria's west coast, state media said, quoting a military source.
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Air
US Approves $5B Sale of ‘Top-of-the-Line’ F-35 Jets to S. Korea
The US on Wednesday approved a $5-billion sale to South Korea of F-35s, top-of-the-line fighter jets with stealth capacity, as tensions soar with North Korea.
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Europe
Denmark to Give Ukraine $833M for Military Gear
Denmark will give Ukraine a further $833 million, mainly to finance air defenses, ammunition, and tanks.
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Africa
At Least 40 Killed in Darfur as Sudan Army Chief Visits Turkey
At least 40 civilians were killed in an air raid on war-torn Sudan's western region of Darfur, according to a medical source.
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Arms
EU Lawmakers Approve Joint Arms Purchase Push
EU lawmakers approved a $320-million initiative to boost joint arms purchases by member states, part of the bloc's bid to bolster Europe's defense industry.
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Europe
Russian Ships Damaged in Ukrainian Attack on Crimea: Moscow
A Ukrainian cruise missile attack on a shipyard in Sevastopol in Moscow-controlled Crimea damaged two ships undergoing repairs, Russia's defense ministry said.
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Asia Pacific
Japan Replaces Foreign, Defense Ministers in Major Reshuffle
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced his defense and foreign ministers in a major reshuffle.
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Americas
US Senator Urges Sanctions on Azerbaijan to Prevent ‘Genocide’
A top US senator urged Washington to impose sanctions on Azerbaijan's leader, accusing him of starting a campaign of "genocide."
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Europe
Romania Builds Air-Raid Shelters Near Ukraine Border
NATO member Romania announced that it has begun building air-raid shelters for residents near the Ukraine border.
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