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Africa
Fighting in Niger Kills 7 Soldiers, Dozens of ‘Terrorists’
Niger's military regime said seven soldiers and several dozen "terrorists" have been killed in fighting in a region plagued by insurgents linked to Al-Qaeda and IS.
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War
Ukraine Urges Allies to Consider Shooting Down Russian Missiles From Their Territory
Ukraine called on the West to consider shooting down Russian missiles over Ukrainian territory to better protect its cities from Russian aerial barrages.
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Middle East
Five Killed in Israeli Strikes on South Lebanon
At least five people, including four Hezbollah fighters, were killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, a source close to the group and state media said.
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Americas
Police Officers Killed as Colombia Rebels Launch Gun, Bomb Attacks
Colombian guerrilla fighters killed two police officers and two other people in separate gun and bomb attacks that injured at least seven in the southwest, officials said.
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Middle East
Raisi’s Death Unlikely to Change Iran Foreign Policy: Analysts
The death of Iranian President Raisi could lead to a period of political instability but is unlikely to change Iran's foreign policy or its role in the Middle East, analysts said.
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War
Ukraine Should Be Given Greater Freedom to Strike Russia: Lithuanian Minister
Ukraine's Western allies should lift the limits they impose on weapons they deliver, allowing Kyiv greater freedom to hit targets in Russia.
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Asia Pacific
China Sanctions US Firms Over Arms Sales to Taiwan
China said it would sanction three US defense companies over their sales of arms to Taiwan, as the self-ruled island inaugurated a new president.
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Europe
Poland to Spend Over $2.5B to Fortify Eastern Border: PM
Poland will spend over $2.5 billion to fortify its eastern border, the EU's eastern flank, against potential enemies, Prime Minister Tusk has said.
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Africa
DR Congo Thwarts Kinshasa ‘Coup Attempt’: Army
The DR Congo military said it had thwarted an "attempted coup" near the offices of President Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving "foreigners and Congolese."
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Asia Pacific
IS Claims Deadly Afghanistan Attack on Tourist
Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack targeting tourists in Afghanistan that killed three Spaniards and three Afghans.
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