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Africa
Mali troops killed in complex ‘terrorist’ attack between Douentza and Sevare
Seven military personnel were killed in a "complex attack" in central Mali's violence-torn Mopti region, FAMa said
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Asia Pacific
UN suspends Sri Lanka peacekeepers over army commander’s appointment
The UN suspended Sri Lankan troops from peacekeeping duties after the appointment of a general accused of war crimes as army chief
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Europe
Spain charges 7 Catalan separatists with ‘terrorist organization’ membership
Seven Catalan separatists suspected of planning attacks have been charged with belonging to a "terrorist organization" and remanded in custody
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Middle East
US to deploy new Patriot missile battery, 4 Sentinel radars to Saudi Arabia
The US will deploy a new Patriot missile battery and four Sentinel radar systems to Saudi Arabia in response to attacks on oil facilities
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Technology
Korea Aerospace Industries NI-600 VT unmanned helicopter completes first test flight
Korea Aerospace Industries completed the first test flight of its NI-600 VT unmanned helicopter
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Africa
Sudan closes borders with Libya and CAR citing security concerns
Sudan ordered the closure of its borders with Libya and Central African Republic over security concerns, the country's ruling body announced
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Middle East
UN Human Rights Council votes to extend Yemen war crimes investigation
The UN Human Rights Council voted to extend the mandate of war crimes investigators in Yemen, after the group found evidence of grave violations by all sides in the conflict
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Africa
US strikes ISIS in Libya for second time in a week
The US carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS affiliates near Murzuq in southwest Libya, the second such strike in a week
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Business
Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter cleared for production
The new Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter was cleared for initial production after receiving approval from the US Air Force
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Business
Thailand approved for $400 million Boeing AH-6i light attack helicopter purchase
The US Department of State approved the $400 million sale to Thailand of eight AH-6i light helicopters and related weapons and equipment
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