Staff Writer With AFP
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Americas
US to Sell $138M in Urgent Military Upgrades to Ukraine
The US has agreed to sell $138 million worth of military equipment to Ukraine to repair and upgrade its Hawk missile systems while a larger $60 billion aid package remains stalled in Congress.
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Asia Pacific
Thai Soldiers on Alert as Myanmar Border Clashes Enter Second Day
Thai soldiers were on alert in the town of Mae Sot, where across the border in Myanmar the junta and an ethnic armed group fought for a second day.
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Africa
Chinese Peacekeepers Pulling Out of DR Congo
Chinese peacekeepers with the UN stabilization mission in eastern DR Congo attended a departure ceremony as the force withdraws from the war-torn region.
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Americas
US Sent Seized Iran Weapons, Ammo to Ukraine
Washington has given Ukraine small arms and ammunition that were seized while being sent from Iranian forces to Tehran-backed rebels in Yemen, the US military said.
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Middle East
UK Won’t Stop Weapons Export to Israel: Cameron
The British government has concluded it can keep sending weapons to Israel, rejecting pressure to suspend exports over charges of humanitarian violations in Gaza.
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Europe
Germany Begins Deployment of Permanent Lithuania Brigade
Germany has begun the permanent deployment of a military brigade in Lithuania with an advance contingent of 20 soldiers arriving in Vilnius and 150 more to join them by year's end.
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Middle East
Israel Strikes Syria After Rocket Fire on Annexed Golan
Israeli warplanes struck a Syrian military position overnight in response to rocket fire on the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, the military said.
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Europe
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Regions Kill at Least Six: Officials
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed six civilians amidst an intensification of air attacks, officials said.
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Americas
Canada to Boost Military Spending, but Short of NATO Target
Canada announced a boost in defense spending that will see the purchase of long-range missile systems, new tactical helicopters, and a greater Arctic presence.
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Middle East
Israel Deploys C-Dome Defense System for First Time
Israel for the first time deployed its ship-mounted defense system, called the C-Dome, against a "suspicious" target that entered the country's airspace.
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