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Africa
Germany Suspends Military Operations in Mali
Germany suspended most of its operations in Mali after the local military-led government denied flyover rights to a UN peacekeeping mission.
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Asia Pacific
Five Dead in Rebel Attack on Indian Army Base in Kashmir
Suspected rebels attacked an army camp in Indian-administered Kashmir killing three soldiers before being shot dead themselves, police said.
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Africa
Ethiopia Govt in ‘Direct Engagements’ With Tigray Rebels: AU
The Ethiopian government and Tigrayan rebels have had "direct engagements," the African Union said in a statement.
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Asia Pacific
Top Taliban Cleric Killed in Kabul Suicide Blast Claimed by IS
A senior Taliban cleric known for his fiery speeches against the Islamic State was killed in a suicide attack claimed by the jihadist group.
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Europe
Latvian Parliament Declares Russia ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’
Latvia declared Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism" whose actions in Ukraine constitute "targeted genocide against the Ukrainian people."
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Europe
Russian Strikes Near Ukraine Nuclear Plant Kill 14
Ukraine accused Russia of carrying out rocket strikes that killed 14 civilians in areas near a nuclear power plant.
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Middle East
Syria Says IS Leader Killed in South
A leader of the Islamic State group blew himself up in southern Syria after being surrounded by government forces, state media reported.
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Africa
US Says Four Jihadists Killed in Somalia Air Strikes
The US military said it carried out three air strikes in Somalia, killing four fighters from the Al-Shabaab Islamist group.
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Asia Pacific
Taiwan Holds Military Drill After China Repeats Threats
Taiwan's army held another live-fire drill after Beijing ended its largest-ever military exercises around the island.
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Middle East
Iran Scoffs at Claims Russia-Launched Satellite for ‘Spying’
Iran dismissed as "childish" Wednesday claims by the US that an Iranian satellite launched by Russia is intended for spying.
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