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Africa
Eleven Troops Hurt, 29 ‘Terrorists’ Neutralized in Burkina: Army
Eleven soldiers were wounded and 29 "terrorists" neutralized in a weekend attack on security forces in Burkina Faso's troubled northwest.
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Africa
Four Soldiers Killed in Mali Attack: Army
Four Malian soldiers were killed and around a dozen others were wounded in a jihadist attack in the west of the country.
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Africa
Sudan Gunmen Loot UN Food Aid Warehouse in Darfur
Sudanese gunmen have looted a World Food Programme warehouse containing about 1,900 tonnes of food aid in Darfur.
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Middle East
IS Extremists Murder Iraqi Police Officer
An Iraqi police officer was murdered about two weeks after the Islamic State jihadist group kidnapped him.
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Middle East
Palestinian President Makes Rare Israel Visit for Talks
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz hosted talks with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on his first visit in years.
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Europe
US Keeps Carrier in Mediterranean Amid Russia Tensions
The US has ordered an aircraft carrier to remain in the Mediterranean in a bid to reassure European allies amid fears Russia will invade Ukraine.
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Europe
Ukraine Trains Civilians to Defend Against Russian Invasion
Dozens of civilians have been joining Ukraine's army reserves as fears mount that Russia is plotting to launch an attack.
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Asia Pacific
Philippines to Buy Two New South Korean Warships for $556M
The Philippines has ordered two new warships from South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries.
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Middle East
Strike Blamed on Israel Sets Ablaze Syrian Port of Latakia
An Israeli air strike hit the Syrian port of Latakia, the second such attack on the key facility this month.
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Air
Hezbollah Brushes off Saudi Charges of Yemen Rebel Aid
Hezbollah dismissed as "ridiculous" Saudi charges that it aids Yemen's Houthi rebels in launching strikes against the kingdom.
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