Staff Writer With AFP
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Americas
No Attacks on US Troops Since Israel-Hamas Truce: Pentagon
The near-daily attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria have stopped since a truce between Israel and Hamas went into effect last week, the Pentagon said.
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Arms
NATO Allies Vow to Stay Firm on Arming Ukraine
NATO members urged each other not to let up in backing Ukraine's fight against Russia, amid doubts over US support and a bloody stalemate on the ground.
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Americas
US Osprey With 8 Crew Crashes off Japan: Coastguard
A US Osprey military aircraft with eight crew on board crashed off the coast of Japan, the coastguard said.
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War
Hamas, Islamic Jihad Hand Over Freed Hostages in Gaza
Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters handed over several hostages Tuesday to the Red Cross in Gaza, an AFP journalist saw, part of an exchange under the terms of an extended truce in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Europe
EU Quadruples Funding for Ukraine Military Training
The European Union agreed to more than quadruple its spending on training Ukrainian soldiers to battle Russia, investing close to an extra $220 million.
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Asia Pacific
Philippines, Communist Rebels Say They Agree to Resume Peace Talks
The Philippine government and communist rebels said they agreed to resume peace talks to end one of the world's longest-running Maoist insurgencies.
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Africa
Major Jihadist Attack in Northern Burkina Faso Town: Security Sources
Jihadists carried out a major attack against an army detachment in the northern Burkina Faso town of Djibo, security sources said.
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Asia Pacific
China Athletes as Young as Seven in Military Training to ‘Create Iron Army’
Hundreds of athletes as young as seven are undergoing military training in Shanghai designed to instill discipline and "good fighting ability."
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Americas
N.Korea Defends Satellite Launch at UN as Kim Takes Images of Pentagon
North Korea's ambassador defended his country's launch of a spy satellite UN Security Council as leader Kim Jong Un studied images including of the White House and Pentagon.
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Europe
Rutte Favorite to Be Next NATO Boss Despite Dutch Vote Shock
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO's next chief, even though a shock far-right win at elections in his homeland risks tarnishing his legacy.
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