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Asia Pacific
In Afghanistan’s Panjshir, Anti-Taliban Forces Fight On
The Taliban called on the holdout bastion of the Panjshir Valley to lay down their arms, as resistance fighters said they had repulsed heavy attacks.
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Americas
Five Missing as US Navy Helicopter Crashes off California Coast
Search and rescue operations were underway for five crew members missing after a US Navy helicopter crashed into the sea off the coast of California.
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Africa
17 People Killed in Nigeria Jihadist Attacks
At least 17 people, including a soldier and aid worker, were killed by Islamic State-aligned jihadists in northeast Nigeria's Borno state.
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Middle East
Drone Attack on Southern Saudi Airport Wounds 8: Coalition
A drone attack by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport wounded eight people.
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Americas
US Military Disabled Scores of Aircraft Before Leaving Kabul Airport
The US military disabled scores of aircraft and armored vehicles as well as a high-tech rocket defense system at the Kabul airport before it left.
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Middle East
Syria Rebels Kill 4 Soldiers in Daraa: State Media
Four Syrian soldiers were killed when opposition fighters attacked army checkpoints in the southern province of Daraa.
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Africa
Nigeria’s Buhari Urges Unity After Massacres in Flashpoint City
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has called for communities to unite to ease tensions after violence in a flashpoint central city killed dozens of people.
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Americas
Rockets Fired at Kabul Airport as US Troops Pull Out
Rockets were fired at Kabul's airport where US troops were racing to complete their withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Air
30 Loyalists Killed in Strikes on Yemen’s Biggest Airbase
Strikes by Iran-backed Huthi rebels on Yemen's largest airbase killed at least 30 pro-government troops and wounded scores more.
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Africa
Nigeria Jihadist Surrenders Spark Debate Over War Strategy
Images of bedraggled jihadists and families surrendering to the military have sparked debate over the Nigerian army's claims of success in its long war.
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