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War
Ukraine Slams Russian Campaign in Donbas ‘Hell’
The renewed Russian offensive in Ukraine's Donbas has turned the eastern region into "hell," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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Air
Belarus Buys S-400, Iskander Missiles From Russia: Lukashenko
Belarus strongman Lukashenko said his country bought Iskander nuclear-capable missiles and S-400 anti-aircraft anti-missile systems from Russia.
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Americas
US Congress Approves $40B for Ukraine
Congress approved a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, the latest tranche of US assistance under President Joe Biden's promise of unwavering support for Kyiv.
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Africa
Mozambique Approves Tough Anti-Terror Bill
Mozambique's parliament approved a tough new anti-terror law that imposes stiff prison sentences for convicted jihadists.
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Europe
Turkey’s Erdogan ‘Determined’ to Block Nordic NATO Bids
Turkey is "determined" to block Sweden's and Finland's bids to join NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
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Africa
UN Envoy Calls for ‘Readjustment’ of C.Africa Peacekeeping Force
The UN envoy to the Central African Republic called for the "readjustment" of a UN peacekeeping force towards protecting civilians from abuse.
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Asia Pacific
North Korea ‘Ready for Nuclear Test’ With Biden Due in Seoul
North Korea is ready to conduct a nuclear test, a South Korean lawmaker said, with the US warning it could happen while President Biden is in Seoul.
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Middle East
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Consider Extending Truce
Yemen's Houthi rebels said they are considering renewing a United Nations-brokered truce with the government which expires in two weeks.
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Europe
More Than 1,000 Ukrainians Remain in Azovstal: Separatist Chief
More than 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers including senior commanders remain inside the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Ukraine's port city of Mariupol, a pro-Russian separatist leader said.
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Americas
US Puts Full Weight Behind Sweden, Finland Bids to Join NATO
The US gave its full support for Sweden and Finland's bids to join NATO, promising to stand by them if threatened by Russia and pressing Turkey to not block their membership.
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