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Middle East
Syria War Monitor Says Rebels Control Most of Aleppo
Jihadist-led rebels seized Aleppo's airport and dozens of nearby towns after overrunning most of Syria's second city, a war monitor said.
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Asia Pacific
We Have to ‘Fight Together to Prevent War,’ Taiwan’s Lai Says in US
Taiwanese President visited Hawaii and said that we have to "fight together to prevent war," sparking fiery rhetoric from Beijing.
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Middle East
Israel Hits Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon Days Into Fragile Truce
The Israeli army conducted air strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah activities that it said "posed a threat" days into a fragile ceasefire.
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Middle East
Russia Says Bombing Anti-Government Forces in Syria
Russia's military said it had bombed anti-government forces in Syria to repel "extremists" that have launched an offensive in Aleppo.
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Asia Pacific
13 More Killed in Pakistan Sectarian Fighting
Sectarian feuding in northwest Pakistan killed 13 more people, as warring Sunnis and Shiites defied repeated ceasefire orders.
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Asia Pacific
North Korea’s Kim, Russian Minister Agree to Boost Military Ties
Russian Defense Minister met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and agreed to boost military cooperation between the two isolated nations.
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Europe
Rheinmetall, Lithuania Pave Way to Building Ammunition Plant
Rheinmetall and Lithuania signed deals to build a $190 million ammunition plant to make artillery shells, while Vilnius keeps eyeing Russia.
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Middle East
Hezbollah Says to Help Army Build Lebanon’s Defensive Capacities
Hezbollah chief vowed to cooperate with the Lebanese army and help build the country's defense capacities implementing the ceasefire's terms.
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Middle East
Jihadists, Allies Breach Syria’s Second City in Lightning Assault
Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies breached Aleppo in a lightning offensive against Iran and Russia-backed Syrian government.
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Asia Pacific
US Approves $385M Arms Sales to Taiwan
The US has approved the proposed sale of spare parts for fighter jets, radar systems, and communications equipment to Taiwan.
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