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Africa
US Troops to Leave Chad in Second African State Withdrawal
The US will withdraw some troops from Chad, the Pentagon said days after Washington agreed to move forces out of neighboring Niger.
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Europe
France, Germany Sign Deal on ‘Tank of the Future’
France and Germany firmed up plans to jointly develop a next-generation battle tank equipped with artificial intelligence and laser technology.
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Asia Pacific
Taiwan Detects 22 Chinese Aircraft Around Island
Taiwan's defense ministry said it detected 22 Chinese warplanes and drones around the self-ruled island in a window of less than three hours.
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Europe
Ukraine Says Resisting Heavy Attacks in East Amid Russian Advance
Ukraine said it foiled 55 Russian attacks in the eastern Donetsk region, a day after it admitted to a worsening situation on the front line.
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Middle East
Gaza Aid Pier Ready in Two to Three Weeks, US Says
The White House said a US-made pier meant to boost aid to Gaza will become operational in a few weeks but cannot replace land routes with trucks as the best way to feed people in the territory.
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Americas
Colombian Forces Kill 15 Guerrillas Who Had Quit Peace Talks
The Colombian military said it had killed 15 members of a guerrilla group that has walked out on peace negotiations with the government.
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Americas
US Nudges Germany on Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine
The US hopes decisions by it and allied countries to send long-range missiles to Ukraine may encourage similar action by Germany, which has so far refused to provide its Taurus missiles.
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Europe
Sweden to Send NATO Troops to Latvia Next Year: PM
Sweden will next year contribute a reduced battalion to NATO forces in Latvia to help support the Baltic state following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, PM Kristersson said.
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Air
Croatia Gets French Fighter Jets in Major Arms Purchase
Croatia took delivery of six Rafale fighter jets it has bought from France in the country's biggest arms purchase since its 1991 war of independence.
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Africa
HRW Says Burkina Army Killed 223 Villagers in Revenge Attacks
Soldiers in Burkina Faso's jihadist-hit north killed at least 223 villagers, including 56 children, in two attacks on February 25, HRW said.
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