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Africa
Jihadists Strike Military Base in Somalia as AU Force Starts Drawdown
A military base in Somalia came under attack by Al-Shabaab jihadists, just as the African Union said it was beginning a drawdown of troops.
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Americas
US B-1B Bombers Land in Sweden for Exercises for First Time
US bomber jets have landed in Sweden for the first time in modern history for training exercises with the NATO invitee, the military said.
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Air
Three Drones Downed Near Military Base in Moscow Region
Moscow said it downed three Ukrainian drones and accused Kyiv of perpetrating a "terror" attack after officials said the vehicles had targeted a military base near Russia's capital.
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Africa
Eight Killed in Clashes in Somalia’s Puntland Region
At least eight people were killed in gunbattles outside parliament in Somalia's semi-autonomous region of Puntland between local security forces and armed militiamen loyal to opposition politicians.
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Asia Pacific
Chinese Carrier Group Passes Through Taiwan Strait
China's Shandong aircraft carrier led a group of warships through the Taiwan Strait, Taipei's defense ministry said.
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Europe
EU Proposes $55-Billion Package to Support Ukraine
Brussels on Tuesday asked EU member states to back $55-billion package to support Ukraine over the next four years.
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Europe
Turkish Drone Strike Kills Three in Northeast Syria: Kurdish Official
A Turkish drone strike killed three employees of northeast Syria's semi-autonomous Kurdish administration.
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Europe
EU Nations to Train 30,000 Ukraine Troops in 2023: Kyiv
EU member states plan to train as many as 30,000 members of Ukraine's armed forces this year, including from territorial defense units.
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Asia Pacific
ASEAN Moves Joint Drills From Disputed South China Sea Area
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has moved its first-ever joint drills, Indonesia's military said, edging them away from waters disputed by China.
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Africa
Nigerian President Names New Security Chiefs
Nigeria's president has appointed new military and security chiefs in the latest in a flurry of key decisions after being sworn in last month.
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