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Africa
UN Chief Recommends AU Maintain Somalia Troop Levels Until 2023
UN Secretary-General recommended that the African Union's peacekeeping mission in Somalia maintain its staffing level through the end of the year.
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Europe
In Nod to Russia, Ukraine Says No Longer Insisting on NATO Membership
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is no longer pressing for NATO membership for Ukraine.
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Middle East
Two Revolutionary Guards Killed in Israeli Syria Strike: Iran
An Israeli attack in Syria this week killed two officers from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the Islamic republic's ideological army said, vowing revenge.
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Europe
US Calls Poland Offer of Jets for Ukraine a ‘Surprise’
The US was caught off guard when Poland announced it was prepared to provide Mig-29 fighter jets under a reported scheme that would eventually send the planes to Ukraine, a US official said.
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Middle East
Iran Says Puts New Military Satellite in Orbit
Iran announced it had successfully placed a military satellite in orbit, as talks on reviving the nuclear deal reach a critical stage.
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Europe
Air Strike Kills Nine in Ukrainian City Sumy: Rescuers
An air strike killed at least nine people, including two children, in the Ukraine's Sumy, where a humanitarian corridor was to be set up.
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Africa
More Than 300 Civilians Killed in Three Months of Ethiopia Airstrikes: UN
Airstrikes have killed at least 304 civilians since late November in Ethiopia's war-torn north.
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Europe
Five Reasons Why Ukraine Has Been Able to Stall Russian Advance
Ukrainian forces have managed to hold up the advance of the Russians with resistance that has won plaudits from Western allies.
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Business
Saudi, Lockheed Martin in Missile Defense Deal
Saudi Arabia announced a deal with Lockheed Martin to manufacture elements of the missile defenses of the Gulf state, the target of frequent cross-border attacks by rebels in Yemen.
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Europe
Milley Exhorts US Troops to Stop ‘Great Power War’
Top US General Mark Milley asked American troops stationed in Europe to display their resolve to prevent "a great power war" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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