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Europe
Taliban, Western Officials Meet for Talks in Oslo
Taliban and Western diplomats meet in Oslo for talks on Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis and human rights.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
UAE Bans Drones for a Month After Yemeni Houthi Attack
The United Arab Emirates has banned the use of drones for one month, days after Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a deadly drone and missile attack on Abu Dhabi.
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Africa
French Soldier Killed in Mortar Attack in Mali
A French soldier was killed in a mortar attack on a military camp in the northern Mali city of Gao, France's presidency said on Sunday.
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Middle East
Syria Battle Between IS, Kurdish Forces Kills Over 135: Monitor
The death toll from fighting between US-backed Kurdish forces and IS jihadists who attacked a prison in northeast Syria four days ago reached 136 Sunday.
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Middle East
Dead, Wounded in Strike on Yemen Prison: Red Cross, Houthi Rebels
An air strike has destroyed a prison in the Houthi rebel stronghold of Saada in northern Yemen, leaving many dead or wounded.
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Middle East
11 Soldiers Killed in Iraq by IS Jihadists: Authorities
Eleven Iraqi soldiers were killed in an overnight attack by the Islamic State group against their base in the eastern province of Diyala.
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Europe
Russia to Hold Naval Drills in Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Mediterranean
Russia announced it will hold huge naval drills in the Atlantic, Arctic, Pacific, and Mediterranean this month and February.
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Europe
Israel Buys Three Military Submarines From Germany
Israel announced a deal with Germany to develop and purchase three submarines from German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp for $3.4 billion.
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Europe
US, Russia Hold Last-Ditch Talks on Ukraine War Fears
Washington and Moscow's top diplomats meet Friday in Geneva in a last-ditch bid for a solution over Ukraine, with the US fearing that Russia will invade.
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War
IS Attacks Syria Prison, Freeing Jihadists: Monitor
The Islamic State group attacked a Kurdish-run jail in northeast Syria, freeing fellow jihadists, a war monitor reported without specifying how many escaped.
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