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Asia Pacific
Tajikistan Says 19 Dead in Border Clashes With Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan on Thursday said 19 of its nationals died in last week's border clashes with Kyrgyzstan, the first time it has reported its toll of the violence.
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Asia Pacific
Taliban Capture Key Afghan Dam as Fighting Rages
The Taliban have captured Afghanistan's second-biggest dam after months of fierce fighting in their former bastion of Kandahar, the insurgents and officials said Thursday.
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Europe
EU Moots Creation of 5,000-Strong Rapid Reaction Force
EU defense ministers will begin discussing Thursday a proposal to create a 5,000-strong joint military force capable of deploying rapidly to crisis zones, a senior EU official said.
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Air
Israeli Air Strikes Hit Southern Syria: State Media
Israel carried out air strikes overnight in the southern Syrian province of Quneitra, Syrian state media and a war monitor said Thursday, though there were no reports of casualties.
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Americas
Washington Weighs Risk of Defending Taiwan Against China
US President Joe Biden is expected to announce his strategy toward China soon, and calls are growing for him to make a clear public commitment to defend Taiwan militarily in the event of Chinese aggression.
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Africa
35 Killed in ISWAP Jihadist Attacks in Nigeria’s Borno State: Sources
Jihadists have killed 35 people, including five troops and 15 militiamen, in two attacks in Nigeria's troubled northern Borno state, sources said Tuesday.
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Air
One Dead in Israeli Air Strikes Targeting Assad Home Region: Syrian Media
One civilian was killed and six wounded after a rare Israeli air raid on a northeastern Syrian region home to the longtime ruling Assad family, Syria's state media said Wednesday.
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Africa
DR Congo Military Takes Charge of North Kivu, Ituri
The Democratic Republic of Congo's presidency ordered military and police officers to take over civil authorities in North Kivu and Ituri that have been declared under a "state of siege."
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Africa
‘30 Dead’ in Suspected Jihadist Attack in Eastern Burkina Faso
Suspected jihadists killed around 30 people in an attack Monday in eastern Burkina Faso, local and security sources said.
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Africa
Egypt Buys 30 Rafale Jets From France
Egypt's military has confirmed it ordered 30 Rafale jets from French defense firm Dassault Aviation to shore up "national security."
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