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Asia Pacific
IS Fighters Massing in Northern Afghanistan, Says Putin Ahead of Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin said hundreds of fighters loyal to IS were massing in northern Afghanistan, as Moscow prepares to host international talks on the country next week.
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Americas
US Navy Says Sailors Who Refuse Vaccine Will Be Expelled
The US Navy said Thursday that personnel who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be expelled from the force, ahead of the November 28 deadline for the injection.
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Europe
US, Greece Expand Defense Ties Amid Mediterranean Tensions
Greece expanded a defense agreement with the US days after ratifying a separate deal with France in a tacit signal to Turkey following high tensions.
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Africa
Regional Troops to Stay in Mozambique Indefinitely
Southern African troops have driven jihadists out of northern Mozambique but will stay in the country indefinitely to ensure the situation remains under control.
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Asia Pacific
Blast Kills Taliban Commander in Asadabad, Wounds 11
A bomb ripped through a vehicle carrying a Taliban police chief in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing him and wounding 11 others, officials said.
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Middle East
Israeli Air Strike Kills Four in Central Syria: Monitor
An Israeli airstrike in central Syria killed one Syrian soldier and three pro-Iranian fighters on Wednesday, a Britain-based war monitor said.
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Africa
Fresh Fighting in Ethiopia’s Afar as Army Mounts ‘Offensive’
Fighting has resumed in northern Ethiopia's Afar region after a month-long lull.
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Middle East
Over 130 Yemen Rebels Dead in Latest Marib Strikes: Coalition
More than 130 Yemeni rebels have been killed in strikes south of Marib.
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Africa
Two Soldiers Killed by Bomb in Burkina Faso’s Southeast
Two soldiers were killed when their motorcycles ran over a homemade bomb in southeast Burkina Faso.
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Asia Pacific
Japan Ruling Party Seeks Defense Spending Boost
Japan's ruling conservatives unveiled their campaign platform, saying they would aim to boost defense spending, possibly even doubling it, to counter threats from China and North Korea.
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