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Africa
15 Soldiers Killed, Six Missing in Niger Attack: Ministry
Fifteen soldiers have been killed and six more are missing after a "terrorist" attack in southwest Niger.
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Africa
Egypt Army Says 89 Insurgents Killed in Restive Sinai
Egypt's military killed 89 suspected insurgents in operations in North Sinai where an affiliate of the Islamic State group has been active for nearly a decade.
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Asia Pacific
Afghan Forces Bomb Taliban Fighters to Repel Assaults on Key Cities
Afghan forces fought fierce street battles and bombed Taliban positions while insurgents swarmed major cities as they stepped up their nationwide offensive.
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Middle East
Yemen Houthis Say Made Gains in Central Al-Bayda Province
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels confirmed they had seized two districts in central Al-Bayda province, amid an ongoing battle for control of Marib.
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Americas
Philippines Says US Military Deal ‘In Full Force Again’
The Philippines has walked back on a decision to end a key military deal with the United States.
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Africa
19 Civilians Killed in New Attack in Niger
A fresh attack in western Niger near the border with volatile Mali has left 19 civilians dead.
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Middle East
Deadly Clashes in Syria’s Daraa Kill 23: Monitor
Eight civilians including several children were among 23 people killed in the fiercest clashes to rock Syria's Daraa province.
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Europe
Armenia to Request Russian Military Deployment on Azerbaijan Border
Armenia requested the deployment of Russian border guards along the country's frontier with Azerbaijan to prevent further escalation after new clashes.
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Americas
Five Iraqi Crew Killed in Helicopter Crash on Combat Mission: Military
Five Iraqi troops were killed when their helicopter crashed on a "combat mission" north of Baghdad.
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Americas
US Sees ‘Substantive’ Talks With Russia on Arms Control
The United States held "professional and substantive" talks with Russia focused on arms control, as the two powers met in Geneva in a fresh bid to bring stability to a fraught relationship.
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