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War
Ukraine Says One Russian Missile, 20 Drones Downed Overnight
Ukrainian forces have reportedly intercepted one cruise missile and 20 explosive drones launched by Russia in its latest nighttime attack.
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Middle East
Turkey Drone Strikes Kill 16 in Syria: Monitor
Turkey has escalated drone attacks on Kurdish-held regions of north and northeast Syria this week, killing 16 people in a single day.
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Americas
US Soldier Tried to Help Jihadists Strike American Troops
A US soldier tried to provide information to Islamic State to help it attack American troops in the Middle East, the Justice Department said.
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Europe
Kurdish Militant Group Ends Ceasefire With Turkey
Kurdish militants from the outlawed PKK group said they are ending a unilateral ceasefire they declared after Turkey was hit by a major earthquake earlier this year.
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Asia Pacific
US Military Wins ‘Unimpeded’ Access to Papua New Guinea Bases
The US military can develop and operate out of bases in Papua New Guinea, according to a landmark security pact underpinning Washington's efforts to outflank China in the Pacific.
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Europe
Germany OKs Israeli Air Defense System Procurement
German lawmakers approved an advance payment for the purchase of the sophisticated Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel for nearly $4.3 billion.
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Africa
Eight Kenyan Police Killed in Suspected Al-Shabaab Blast
Eight Kenyan police officers were killed when their vehicle was blown up by an IED in a suspected attack by Al-Shabaab.
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Europe
Erdogan Dampens Hopes of Sweden Joining NATO in July
Turkish President Erdogan rebuffed growing international pressure on Ankara to ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid before July.
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Air
Israel Strikes Hit Near Damascus: Syrian State Media
Israel carried out air strikes near Damascus early Wednesday, wounding a Syrian soldier, a state news agency said.
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Asia Pacific
Two Killed in Shooting at Japan Army Training Range
A new military recruit shot and killed two fellow soldiers and wounded a third at a training range in central Japan, the military said.
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