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Asia Pacific
Afghans Mark Eid as Ceasefire Pauses Deadly Violence
A three-day ceasefire agreed by the warring Taliban and Afghan government came into force on Thursday as the country celebrated Eid al-Fitr, after weeks of intense clashes.
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Asia Pacific
Taliban Seize Nerkh District on Outskirts of Afghan Capital
The Taliban have seized a district from Afghan government forces on the outskirts of Kabul, ahead of a three-day ceasefire agreed between the warring sides, officials said.
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Asia Pacific
IS-Linked Militants Kill Four Farmers in Indonesia
Islamic State-linked extremists have killed four farmers in a remote village on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, with one of the victims reportedly beheaded.
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Africa
Nigeria Repels Boko Haram Attack on Northeastern City of Maiduguri
Nigerian troops repelled an incursion by Boko Haram jihadists into the northeastern city of Maiduguri late on Tuesday, killing five insurgents, military sources and residents said.
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Africa
Burkina Army Says 20 ‘Terrorists’ Killed in Joint Operation
Burkina Faso's army on Tuesday said it had killed at least 20 "terrorists" and destroyed four of their positions in a combined operation in two northern regions badly hit by jihadist insurgents.
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Americas
US Ship Fires Warning Shots at Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon
A US vessel fired warning shots at more than a dozen Iranian fast attack boats which buzzed close to a US Navy submarine and escort ships in the narrow Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the Pentagon said.
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Air
Israel Says Struck 130 Gaza Military Targets, 15 ‘Operatives’ Killed
Israel's army said Tuesday that it had hit 130 "military targets" in Gaza, killing 15 "Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives" in retaliatory strikes after Palestinian militant groups launched a flurry of rockets towards Israel.
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Africa
12 Dead in Roadside Ambush in Burundi: Official Sources
At least 12 people, including a senior army officer, were killed and several others wounded in a roadside ambush in central Burundi, administrative and medical sources said on Monday.
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Africa
Portugal Signs Deal to Help Mozambique in Jihadist Fight
Portugal and Mozambique signed a new military cooperation accord on Monday to help the poor African nation confront a growing jihadist threat by beefing up training, notably of special forces.
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Americas
US Sends More Reinforcements for Afghan Pullout: Pentagon
The US military has deployed more heavy bombers and fighter jets to protect withdrawing American and coalition troops from Afghanistan, which have so far sustained no direct attacks, the Pentagon said.
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