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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Israel Says Iron Dome Downed Hamas Drone From Gaza
Israel's Iron Dome defense system intercepted a drone on Monday launched from Gaza by the Palestinian territory's Hamas Islamist rulers, the army said.
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Africa
Leader of Ethiopia’s Oromo Rebels Predicts Victory ‘Very Soon’
A rebel leader fighting Ethiopia's government says his troops are near the capital and preparing another attack, predicting the war would end "very soon."
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Asia Pacific
‘The UN’s Eyes’: French Navy Enforces North Korea Sanctions
The French navy is part of an international mission enforcing UN sanctions on North Korea, flying surveillance trips from the US Futenma base in Japan's Okinawa.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Iraqi PM Escapes ‘Assassination Attempt’ Drone Blast
Iraq's prime minister escaped unhurt from an "assassination attempt" in which an explosives-packed drone hit his Baghdad residence early Sunday.
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Europe
Israel to Build Cyprus Surveillance System
Cyprus signed a deal for Israel's military to build an electronic surveillance system, monitoring activity along the UN-patrolled Green Line.
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Africa
At Least 69 Dead in West Niger Jihadist Attack
At least 69 people, including a local mayor, have been killed in an attack in Niger's volatile "tri-border" zone with Burkina Faso and Mali, the interior ministry said on Thursday.
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Middle East
US to Sell Advanced Air-to-Air Missiles to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department announced the approval of the sale of $650 million worth of air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia to help the country protect itself from drone attacks.
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Europe
Ukraine Gets New Defense Minister to Strengthen Army
Ukraine appointed a new defense minister with a mandate to strengthen the army, as the country remains locked in conflict with pro-Russia separatists.
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Asia Pacific
China Says US Report on Nuclear Arsenal ‘Full of Prejudice’
Beijing hit back Thursday against a US report on China's expansion of its nuclear arsenal, calling it "full of prejudice," and accused Washington of overhyping the threat.
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Europe
UN Renews Mandate of EU Military Mission in Bosnia
The UN Security Council voted unanimously to renew for one year the mandate of the European military mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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