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Asia Pacific
Thousands Feared Displaced in New Myanmar Clashes: UN
Thousands of people are feared to have been displaced by four days of fighting in northern Myanmar, including several hundred who reportedly fled to China, the UN said.
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Africa
Sudan Paramilitaries Release 64 Soldiers: Red Cross
The Red Cross said it facilitated the release of 64 Sudanese soldiers held by paramilitaries, as the rival sides meet in Saudi Arabia over six months into war.
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War
Israel Rejects Gaza Ceasefire, as Ground Troops Free One Hostage
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu categorically ruled out a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas Monday.
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Americas
US Forces Attacked 23 Times in Iraq, Syria This Month: Official
American and allied forces in Iraq and Syria have been attacked with drones and rockets 23 times this month, a US defense official said.
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Air
Ukraine Says Hit Russian Air Defense System in Crimea
Ukraine said it had struck part of Russia's air defense system in annexed Crimea overnight, as Moscow said it repelled a major attempted missile strike on the peninsula.
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Middle East
Israel Tanks Enter Gaza City Fringes as Army Ramps up Assault
Israeli tanks advanced into the fringes of Gaza City, witnesses said, as it ramped up its war on Hamas saying it had killed dozens of militants in hundreds of strikes.
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War
Hamas Playing ‘Psychological Games’ Over Gaza Hostages: Israel Minister
Israel accused Hamas of playing "psychological games" over hostages after it offered to free all captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
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Africa
Four Killed in Armed Clashes in Western Libya
Four people were killed and several wounded when armed groups clashed in the western Libyan city of Gharyan, several sources said.
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Europe
Russia Says Downed 36 Ukrainian Drones Over Black Sea and Crimea
Russian forces shot down 36 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and the Crimean peninsula overnight, Moscow's Defense Ministry said.
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Africa
Two Ugandan Soldiers Among Dead in DR Congo Attack
Rebels backed by Islamic State have killed two Ugandan soldiers in an attack that also left two civilians dead in DR Congo.
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