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Nuclear
N. Korea’s Kim Oversees Drill Simulating ‘Nuclear Counterattack’: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a drill simulating a "nuclear counterattack," the latest in a volley of tests by Pyongyang this year.
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Africa
‘Jihadists’ Kidnapped Over 110 Civilians in Mali: Sources
Suspected jihadists in central Mali are holding more than 110 civilians they abducted six days ago, local sources said.
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Europe
Kyiv Warns Situation on Front Will Worsen in May
The situation for Ukraine on its frontline is likely to steadily deteriorate in coming weeks, Ukraine's military intelligence chief said.
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Africa
US Agrees to Pull Troops From Key Drone Host Niger: Officials
The US agreed to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, upending its posture in West Africa where the country was home to a major drone base.
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Middle East
Israel Vows to Increase ‘Military Pressure’ on Hamas in ‘Coming Days’
PM Netanyahu said Israel will increase "military pressure" on Palestinian militant group Hamas in a bid to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.
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Europe
Poland ‘Ready’ to Host Nuclear Weapons: President
Poland is ready to host nuclear arms if NATO decides to deploy the weapons in the face of Russia reinforcing its armaments in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Duda said.
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Air
Rockets Fired From Iraq at US-Led Coalition Base in Syria
Rockets were fired from northern Iraq at a military base in Syria housing a US-led coalition, according to Iraqi security forces.
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Americas
US Lawmakers Pass $61B New Ukraine Aid After Costly Delay
US lawmakers have approved new funding to provide Ukraine with desperately needed military aid, but their months-long delay in doing so was costly, undermining Kyiv's fight against invading Russian forces.
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Air
Ukraine Says Downed Russian Long-Range Strategic Bomber
Ukraine said that, for the first time since Russia's invasion, it had downed a Russian long-range bomber used to fire cruise missiles at cities across the war-battered country.
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Middle East
20 Syrian Pro-Govt Forces Killed in IS Attacks: Monitor
Islamic State killed 20 Syrian soldiers and affiliated pro-government forces in two attacks on Damascus-controlled areas of the war-torn country, a war monitor said.
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