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Africa
Jihadists Attack Mali Army Convoy, Toll Feared High
Jihadists attacked Malian troops escorting trucks heading to neighboring Niger, with the toll feared to be high, security sources and a local official said.
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Europe
Russian Defense Minister Inspects Combat Zone in Ukraine: Army
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has visited a combat zone in Ukraine to inspect a command post and meet senior military officers, the army said.
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Middle East
Islamic State Group Announces Death of Leader
Islamic State announced the death of its leader Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi, who it said was killed in clashes in northwestern Syria, and named a successor.
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Asia Pacific
New Zealand Military ‘Not in a Fit State,’ Government Says
Facing aging equipment and difficulties recruiting personnel, New Zealand's military needs a revamp, the government said.
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Americas
Two US Navy Men Arrested on China Spying Charges
Two serving members of the US Navy have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, the Department of Justice said Thursday.
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Europe
Germany Rules Out Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius again ruled out supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, saying it was "not a top priority."
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Europe
Russia Enlisted Over 230,000 Troops in 2023: Medvedev
Russia has enlisted over 230,000 additional personnel into the army since the start of the year, Dmitry Medvedev said.
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Europe
Russia Says Downed Six Drones Less Than 200 KM From Moscow
Russia said it had downed six drones in the Kaluga region, less than 200 kilometers from Moscow, amid a surge in such attacks targeting the capital city.
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Europe
German Military Struggles to Find New Recruits
Germany is facing major problems in attracting new military recruits, the defense minister said, as Berlin seeks to overhaul its creaking military.
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Europe
Russian Regional Militia Get Arms to Protect Border
Local militia groups in two Russian regions bordering Ukraine were provided with weapons to defend their territory from Ukrainian attacks.
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