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Africa
France Defends Army’s ‘Honor’ After UN Says Mali Civilians Killed
France's defense minister said she would not allow the honor of French forces to be "sullied," two days after the UN said a French strike killed 19 civilians in Mali.
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Africa
Libya Authorities Release 120 Captured Pro-Haftar Fighters
Authorities in western Libya released 120 fighters from a rival eastern force on Wednesday, the latest move towards reconciliation in a UN-backed peace process aimed at ending years of violence.
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Europe
Top US General Calls Russia, Ukraine Amid Reported Moscow Troop Buildup
The top Pentagon general called counterparts in Russia and Ukraine as the US Defense Department expressed concerns about a reported buildup of Russian troops along Ukraine's border and in Crimea.
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Africa
Suspected ADF Militia Kill 25 in New Eastern DR Congo Massacre
Suspected ADF militia fighters have killed 25 people in a new massacre in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a senior local official said.
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Asia Pacific
Philippines Says Chinese Ships ‘Swarming’ Area Around Disputed Spratly Islands
A fleet of Chinese ships that sparked a diplomatic row after parking at a reef off the Philippines for weeks are now scattered across the contested Spratly Islands, a government agency said.
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Americas
Child Unknowingly Tweets From US Nuclear Command’s Account
The US Strategic Command, which runs the country's powerful nuclear weapons force, said the cryptic tweet ";l;;gmlxzssaw," came from the hands of a precocious kid.
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Africa
French Strike in Mali Killed 19 Civilians in January: UN
A French air strike killed 19 civilians in Mali in January, a UN report said, prompting a strong denial from France.
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Arctic
Russia Stages Fresh Military Drills in the Arctic
Russia was holding fresh military exercises on Tuesday in the Arctic, a territory of growing importance for Moscow as it vies for regional dominance with rivals including the United States.
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Asia Pacific
Three Women Polio Workers Shot Dead in Afghanistan
Gunmen killed three Afghan women involved in a nationwide polio immunization program Tuesday, officials said, a day after authorities launched a new drive against the crippling disease.
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Africa
Niger Leader Calls France’s Sahel Force ‘Relative Failure’
Niger's president called France's anti-jihadist force in West Africa a "relative failure" despite years of efforts, and said a partial troop drawdown would have only a limited impact.
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