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Politics
Philippines, France Pact Deepens Military Cooperation
The Philippines and France have signed an agreement opening the door for their soldiers to participate in joint exercises on each other's soil, Manila said Friday, its first such pact with a European country.
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Europe
North Korea, Belarus Sign ‘Friendship and Cooperation’ Treaty
North Korea and Belarus's strongmen leaders signed a "friendship and cooperation" treaty on Thursday, state media reported.
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Middle East
Kuwait Says Arrested Six People Planning ‘Assassinations’ Linked to Hezbollah
Kuwait arrested six people linked to Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group who were planning "assassinations" in the Gulf state, the interior ministry said on Wednesday.
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Politics
Pentagon Orders More Missiles for Mideast War
Pentagon announced agreements with defense contractors to put missile production "on a wartime footing" as the Mideast war leads to rapid use of munition stocks.
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War
Gaza Civil Defense Says Israeli Strike Kills One, Tents on Fire
A fireball erupted over Gaza on Wednesday as an Israeli strike tore through a tent camp housing displaced Palestinians, killing one person and injuring seven.
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War
Iran Would Target Red Sea Shipping in Event of US Invasion: Local Media
Iran would target shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial conduit for global oil and other goods leading to the Suez Canal, if the US launches a ground invasion, an unnamed military official told local media Wednesday.
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Americas
US Sends Iran a Plan to End War: Reports
The US sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war that would include strict limits on its nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Politics
Cuba Releases 20 Political Prisoners: NGO
Cuba has freed at least 20 political prisoners since the government announced that it would release 51 people in a deal with the Vatican.
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War
12 Wounded in Israel Following Iranian Missile Launch: Emergency Services
Israeli emergency services said at least 12 people were injured in the center of the country on Tuesday evening following a missile launch from Iran.
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Americas
US to Deploy Elite Army Brigade to Middle East: Reports
The US is planning to send some 3,000 soldiers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East to support operations against Iran.
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