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War
Ukraine Should Be Given Greater Freedom to Strike Russia: Lithuanian Minister
Ukraine's Western allies should lift the limits they impose on weapons they deliver, allowing Kyiv greater freedom to hit targets in Russia.
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Asia Pacific
China Sanctions US Firms Over Arms Sales to Taiwan
China said it would sanction three US defense companies over their sales of arms to Taiwan, as the self-ruled island inaugurated a new president.
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Europe
Poland to Spend Over $2.5B to Fortify Eastern Border: PM
Poland will spend over $2.5 billion to fortify its eastern border, the EU's eastern flank, against potential enemies, Prime Minister Tusk has said.
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Africa
DR Congo Thwarts Kinshasa ‘Coup Attempt’: Army
The DR Congo military said it had thwarted an "attempted coup" near the offices of President Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving "foreigners and Congolese."
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Asia Pacific
IS Claims Deadly Afghanistan Attack on Tourist
Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack targeting tourists in Afghanistan that killed three Spaniards and three Afghans.
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Middle East
Iran Confirms Rare Talks With US on Escalating Regional Attacks
Iran has confirmed that it held indirect talks with arch foe the US in Oman despite the two countries having no diplomatic relations.
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Europe
Russia Has Started to Destroy Vovchansk, Ukraine Says
Russian forces have started to "destroy" the Ukrainian town of Vovchansk and all but 200 of its residents have fled due to fighting, the region's governor said.
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Africa
Benin Army Kills 8 Jihadists in North: Military Sources
Benin's soldiers killed eight suspected jihadists in the north of the country, military sources said.
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Europe
Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree Deal on Disputed Sections of Shared Border
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on a deal on disputed sections of their shared border, a new step towards normalizing ties between the historic rivals.
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Asia Pacific
Attacker Accused of Islamist Links Kills Two Malaysia Policemen
A machete-wielding attacker suspected of ties to an Al-Qaeda-linked group stormed a police station in Malaysia in a dawn raid and killed two officers.
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