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Sea
Russian Planes Intercepted US Navy Aircraft Over Mediterranean: Pentagon
Three US Navy aircraft were intercepted by Russian planes in an "unprofessional" manner over the Mediterranean Sea last weekend, the Pentagon said.
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Asia Pacific
Myanmar Military Jet Crashes After ‘Technical Failure’
A Myanmar military jet crashed in the north of the country, killing its pilot after a "technical failure."
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Africa
Two Killed in Twin Al-Shabaab Attacks in Somalia: Police
Al-Shabaab militants launched simultaneous attacks on police stations around Somalia's capital Mogadishu.
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Europe
Russia Announces End of Crimea Military Drills, Troops Leaving
Russia said military drills in Moscow-annexed Crimea had ended and that soldiers were returning to their garrisons.
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Europe
Belgium Excludes Deployment of Troops to Mali for Now
Belgium has for now ruled out deploying a contingent of some 250 troops to Mali.
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Europe
Lithuanian Troops in Ukraine to Provide Missile Training
Lithuanian troops left for Ukraine to train local forces in the use of US-made anti-aircraft missile systems amid fears of a Russian invasion.
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Africa
Ethnic Militia Kills 18 in Eastern DR Congo: Official
Eighteen people were killed in an attack in remote northeast DR Congo by CODECO, a notorious ethnic militia, a local official and a civilian campaigner said.
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Americas
Pentagon Fights Defense Industry Consolidation
The Pentagon opened a campaign against the consolidation of defense contractors, saying competition has dwindled as arms suppliers merge and supersize.
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Europe
Kremlin Confirms Planned Pullback of Some Troops From Ukraine Border
The Kremlin said the pullback of some Russian forces from Ukraine's borders was planned but stressed Russia would continue to move troops.
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Africa
Ethiopia Lifts Wartime State of Emergency
Ethiopia lifted a state of emergency imposed last November when Tigrayan rebels threatened to advance on the capital.
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