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Africa
HRW Warns Rwanda-Backed M23 Executing DR Congo Civilians
The Rwanda-backed M23 militia has carried out "mass killings" of Congolese civilians in eastern DR Congo, Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned.
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Air
Thailand Chooses Swedish Gripen Jets Over F-16s for Its Air Force
Thailand announced plans to buy four Gripen fighter jets in a $500 million deal, choosing the Swedish-made planes over American F-16s.
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Air
Philippines Signs Deal for 12 Fighter Jets: S. Korea Manufacturer
The Philippines has signed a contract for 12 more FA-50 fighter jets, its South Korean manufacturer said Wednesday.
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Middle East
Israel Army Says Shelling Syria After Projectiles Launched
Israel said it was shelling targets in Syria in response to a pair of projectile launches, saying Syria's leader is "directly responsible."
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Americas
Ecuador Congress Approves Return of Foreign Military Bases
Ecuador's Congress approved a constitutional reform to allow for the establishment of foreign military bases in the country.
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Africa
Nigerian Military Air Strike Kills at Least 20 Civilians: Residents
A Nigerian military air strike in the country's embattled northwest has killed at least 20 civilians, residents said.
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Europe
Zelensky Says Russia ‘Deliberately’ Targeting Civilians After 3 Killed in Sumy
Ukraine accused Russia of "deliberately" targeting civilians in a rocket attack in Sumy, a day after officials from the two countries met for peace talks.
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Air
Israel Intercepts Yemen Missile, Houthi Rebels Claim Attack
The Israeli army said it intercepted a missile launched Monday from Yemen, whose Houthi rebels claimed an attack targeting Israel's main airport.
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Africa
Uganda Army Kills 2 After Explosion Reported in Capital
Uganda's army said it killed two "armed terrorists" in Kampala after reports of a bomb explosion ahead of the country's annual Martyrs' Day.
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Americas
US to Eventually Reduce Military Bases in Syria to One: US Envoy
The US has begun reducing its military presence in Syria with a view to eventually closing all but one of its bases there, the US envoy said.
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