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Asia Pacific
India Approves Purchase of 33 Russian Fighter Jets
India on Thursday went ahead with finalizing its purchase of 33 Russian fighter jets in a $2.4 billion deal that included upgrades to 59 other jets that Indian Air Force already has in its inventory.
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Middle East
Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Operation Against Yemen’s Houthis
The Saudi-led military coalition Thursday launched a major operation against Yemen's Houthis, warning rebel leadership after missile and drone attacks on the kingdom.
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Europe
Finland’s Air Force Quietly Drops Swastika From Emblem
Finland's air force, which for over a century has had a Swastika as part of its emblem, has replaced the controversial Nazi-linked symbol with a golden eagle.
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Middle East
Hamas Tests Rockets to Warn Israel Over Annexation Plan
As protests flare across Palestinian territories against Israel's plan to annex a part of West Bank, Hamas has showcased its firepower, sending about 20 rockets into the Mediterranean Sea.
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Terrorism
Taliban Maintain Ties to Al-Qaeda Affiliate: Pentagon
The Pentagon said the Taliban maintain ties to an Al Qaeda affiliate in Afghanistan, undermining regional security, despite attempts at going ahead with much-delayed peace talks with the Afghan government.
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Americas
US F-16 Pilot Dies in South Carolina Crash
A US Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft has crashed during a training mission in South Carolina, killing its pilot, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
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War
UN Blames Afghan Forces for Deadly Market Shelling
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan blamed Afghan forces for firing mortar shells that struck a busy market in a southern province and killed at least 23 civilians.
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Americas
Trump Approves Cutting 9,500 Troops in Germany: Pentagon
President Donald Trump has approved a plan to slash the US military presence in Germany by 9,500 troops, the Defense Department said.
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Middle East
Iran Says ‘No Military Solution’ for Syria in Talks With Russia, Turkey
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said there is "no military solution" for Syria on Wednesday during a video conference with his Russian and Turkish counterparts.
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Africa
Sahel Allies, France Highlight Progress in Anti-Jihad Campaign
Sahel countries and their ally France on Tuesday vowed to press ahead with a tactical shift in their campaign against an eight-year-old jihadist insurgency.
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