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Asia Pacific
Taliban, Afghan Forces Clash as US Hands Over Base
Fighting between Afghan government forces and the Taliban has left more than 100 insurgents dead in the past 24 hours, the defense ministry said Sunday.
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Europe
Turkish Police Capture Key Islamic State Figure: Report
A senior figure in the Islamic State group described as the slain leader's "right-hand man" has been captured by police in Istanbul, local media reported Sunday.
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Africa
Nigeria Jihadists Attack Two Army Bases, 8 Killed
Nigerian jihadists have attacked two army bases in the restive northeast, overrunning one camp and killing at least eight people, military sources said on Sunday.
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Africa
European Nations Vow Continuing Security Support for Sahel
Four European countries on Friday pledged to continue their security support for nations in the troubled Sahel region.
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Asia Pacific
Surge in Insider Attacks in Afghan Army as Americans Prepare to Go: US Govt
Deadly insider attacks against the Afghan army jumped in the first quarter of this year as Taliban rebels took advantage of the coming American and NATO troop withdrawal.
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Asia Pacific
Kyrgyzstan Says Death Toll in Clashes With Tajikistan Rises to 13
Kyrgyzstan said Friday that its death toll in armed clashes with Central Asian rival Tajikistan had reached 13, after the pair agreed a ceasefire following the worst fighting along their disputed border in years.
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Asia Pacific
Kyrgyzstan Says Seized Tajik Border Post During Heavy Fighting
Kyrgyzstan said Thursday that it "seized" a border post belonging to Central Asian neighbor Tajikistan during the worst fighting at their disputed border in years.
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Asia Pacific
Philippines’ Duterte Refuses to Stop South China Sea Patrols
Philippine President Duterte has said he will not withdraw navy and coast guard boats patrolling the disputed South China Sea, insisting the country's sovereignty over the waters is not negotiable.
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Africa
Gunmen Kill Two Police in South Nigeria Attack
Gunmen have killed two police officers in Nigeria's southern Akwa Ibom state, a spokesman said, in the latest attack targeting security operatives in the region.
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Americas
Eight Venezuelan Soldiers Killed in Clashes on Colombian Border: Army
Eight Venezuelan soldiers have been killed in clashes with armed groups operating on the Colombian border, doubling the toll since an offensive against the combatants started in March, the defense ministry in Caracas said.
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