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Africa
DR Congo Rebels Have Not Retreated From Key Town, Say Locals
A withdrawal announced 10 days ago by the M23 rebel group from a strategic town in eastern DR Congo has not been "effective," locals said.
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Middle East
Israel Kills Two Palestinians in West Bank Operation: Palestinian Ministry
The Israeli army killed two Palestinians in a West Bank raid on Monday, Palestinian officials said, as it demolished the homes of two Palestinians accused of killing an Israeli soldier.
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Europe
Strike Kills 63 Russian Troops in Eastern Ukraine: Moscow
Sixty-three Russian troops were killed in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv forces struck a camp using US-supplied HIMARS systems, the Russian defense ministry said.
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Asia Pacific
10 Killed in Indian Kashmir Violence
Ten people have been killed within six days in a sudden uptick in violence in the usually more peaceful Hindu south of disputed Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said.
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Africa
Soldier Killed in Jihadist Ambush in Northern Cameroon
A soldier has been killed and another wounded in an ambush by jihadists in Cameroon's Far North, military and local sources said.
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Europe
New Meeting Between Turkey, Russia, and Syria Slated for January
The foreign ministers of Turkey, Syria, and Russia will meet "in the second half of January," the Turkish foreign minister said.
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Americas
South Korea, US Discussing Joint Nuclear Exercises
Seoul and Washington are discussing joint planning and exercises involving US nuclear assets to counter threats from nuclear-armed North.
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Europe
Ukraine Shoots Down 45 Drones: Air Force
Ukraine shot down 45 drones overnight as the pro-Western country rang in the New Year, the air force said.
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Air
China’s Air Incursions Into Taiwan Zone Doubled in 2022
China's warplane incursions into Taiwan's air defense zone nearly doubled in 2022, with a surge in fighter jet and bomber sorties.
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Middle East
Israeli Strikes Put Damascus Airport Out of Service, Kill 2: State Media
The Israeli army carried out a missile strike Monday that put Damascus International Airport out of service and killed two soldiers.
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