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Europe
Putin Failed to Achieve Goals in Ukraine, Zelensky Says on War Anniversary
President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war by accusing Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of trying to take over Ukraine, saying he had failed to achieve this and other war goals.
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Middle East
US Forces to Complete Withdrawal From Syria Within a Month
The US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State group will complete their withdrawal from Syria within a month, three sources told AFP on Monday, as troops began leaving a major base.
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Asia Pacific
India Says Key Maoist Guerrilla Surrenders as Net Tightens
Indian government officials have said the surrender of a senior Maoist guerrilla commander heralds the "final phase" to end the decades-long Maoist insurgency.
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Europe
Russian Missile Barrage Hits Energy, Railways Across Ukraine
Russia fired scores of missiles and drones at targets across Ukraine Sunday, crashing into energy and rail infrastructure and residential buildings, just two days before the fourth anniversary of Moscow's all-out invasion.
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Europe
‘No Thanks’: Greenland, Denmark Reject Trump’s Hospital Ship Offer
Denmark and its territory Greenland on Sunday rejected Donald Trump's offer to send a naval hospital ship to the Arctic island coveted by the US leader.
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Asia Pacific
Indian Forces Kill Three Suspected Rebels in Kashmir: Army
Clashes between security forces and militants in Indian-administered Kashmir killed three suspected rebel fighters on Sunday, the Indian army said, the second such incident in the disputed territory this month.
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Africa
US Can Access Minerals, Military Bases in Somaliland, Minister Tells AFP
Somaliland is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a minister has told AFP, as the breakaway region of Somalia seeks international recognition.
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Europe
Trump Says Sending Hospital Boat to Greenland
President Donald Trump said he was sending a hospital boat to Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory that he has long coveted and threatened to seize by force.
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Middle East
Arab, Muslim Countries Slam US Ambassador’s Remarks on Israel’s Right to Mideast Land
Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint condemnation of remarks by US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel had a biblical right to a vast swath of the Middle East.
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Middle East
Iranian Students Chant Anti-Government Slogans, as US Threats Loom
Iranian students chanted anti-government slogans and scuffled with counter-protesters in the latest display of anger at the country's clerical leaders.
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