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Terrorism
UK to Ban Russia’s Wagner Group as ‘Terrorist’ Organization: Reports
The UK is to ban Russian mercenary group Wagner as a terrorist organization, media reports said, quoting Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
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Europe
Poland to Spend Over 4 Percent of GDP on Defense in 2024
Poland plans to spend more than four percent of its GDP on defense next year amid security concerns over the war in neighboring Ukraine.
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Africa
France Discussing Withdrawal of ‘Certain Military Elements’ From Niger
The French army is holding talks with Niger's military over withdrawing "elements" of its presence there following a coup.
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Americas
Nine Killed as Colombia Guerrillas Clash Despite Peace Talks
Nine people were killed in fighting between two Colombian guerrilla groups, an official said, even as progress was reported in talks seeking to end decades of armed conflict.
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Arms
N. Korea’s Kim Set for Arms Talks With Putin in Russia: US
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expects to meet with President Vladimir Putin in Russia to discuss providing arms to Moscow for its war in Ukraine, the US said.
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Africa
Armed Attackers Fired on Burundi Civilians, Says Army
Burundi's army said armed men fired on civilians, an attack claimed by rebels known for making cross-border incursions from DR Congo.
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Africa
Niger Reopens Airspace Following Coup
Niger reopened its airspace nearly a month after imposing a ban following a military coup in July, the official Nigerien news agency said.
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Asia Pacific
Bomb Attack on Myanmar Border Hub Kills 5 Officials, Wounds 11
A bomb attack on a government compound in the Myanmar border hub of Myawady killed five government and security officials and wounded 11 policemen, sources said.
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Europe
Ukraine Claims Russian Drones Fell on Romania Overnight
Kyiv said Iranian-made Russian drones fell and detonated on Romanian territory during an overnight strike on the Ukrainian port of Izmail, a claim that NATO member Romania denied.
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Europe
Zelensky Replaces Ukraine’s Defense Minister Reznikov
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he was replacing defense minister Oleksiy Reznikov, calling for new approaches in the ministry.
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