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Africa
Eritrea Troops Leave Historic Tigray City as US Hails ‘Withdrawal’
Eritrean troops have left the ancient city of Axum in Tigray but remain in two other towns in the war-stricken Ethiopian region.
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Air
Russia Says Held Air Defense Training in Moscow Region
The Russian defense ministry said it held a training exercise on repelling air attacks in the Moscow region.
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Africa
Burkina Faso Asked France Troops to Quit, Diplomatic Note Confirms
Burkina Faso asked France to move its troops out of the country, according to a diplomatic letter from the authorities there to Paris.
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Americas
US Forces Capture IS Members in Syria Raid
US forces have captured three Islamic State group members during a raid in eastern Syria, the US military's Central Command said.
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Europe
Ukraine Says ‘Global Indecision Killing More of Our People’
Ukraine blasted the "global indecision" of its allies after Germany stalled on supplying its Leopard tanks to bolster Kyiv's fighting capacity.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Drone Attack Hits US-Led Coalition Base in Syria: US Military
A drone attack hit a US-led coalition base in southern Syria, the US military said, with a war monitor saying it was launched by Iran-backed groups.
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Africa
Al-Shabaab Attack Kills Seven Somali Soldiers
An Al-Shabaab attack killed seven soldiers at a military camp in a Somali town retaken by the army this week in a major offensive against the jihadist group.
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Europe
France to Boost Defense Spending by a Third
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday announced plans to increase France's defense budget by a third for the next seven years.
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Asia Pacific
US, Philippines Vow to Boost Security Ties to Address ‘Flashpoints’
The US and the Philippines vowed to "invigorate" defense cooperation to address shared security concerns, including disputes over the South China Sea.
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Africa
UN’s Mali Mission ‘Unsustainable’ Without Troop Surge, Says Draft Report
The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali is "unsustainable" without more personnel, according to a draft UN report.
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