Europe
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Jul- 2020 -24 July
US Accuses Russia of Firing Anti-Satellite Weapon in Space
The United States accused Russia on Thursday of test-firing an anti-satellite weapon in space, warning that the threat against Washington's systems was "real, serious and increasing."
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20 July
Two Dead as Dutch Army Helicopter Crashes in Caribbean
Two people died when a Dutch army helicopter crashed into the sea soon after take-off from the Caribbean island of Aruba.
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17 July
Russia’s Putin Orders Massive Snap Military Drills
President Vladimir Putin ordered snap military drills involving aircraft and naval vessels to ensure security in Russia's southwest.
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16 July
French FM Urges Iraq to Keep Away from Regional Tensions
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian urged Baghdad on Thursday to "dissociate" itself from boiling regional tensions.
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15 July
Azerbaijan Police Crack Down on Rally Demanding War With Armenia
Azerbaijani police cracked down on thousands of protesters who rallied in the capital Baku on Tuesday night in support of the army after 11 troops were killed in border clashes with Armenia.
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14 July
Nine Soldiers Dead in New Fighting on Armenia-Azerbaijan Border
At least nine soldiers were killed Tuesday as fighting broke out between Azerbaijan and Armenia for a third day despite international calls for restraint.
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10 July
Russian Bounties: Pentagon Vows ‘Action’ If Intel Confirmed
Top Pentagon officials pledged to 'take action' if the US military could corroborate intelligence suggesting Moscow paid militants linked to the Taliban to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan.
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9 July
US to Start Cyprus Military Training, Defying Turkey
The United States plans to conduct military training with Cyprus for the first time, defying NATO ally Turkey, which warned of destabilization.
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8 July
UK Set to Resume Saudi Arms Sales Despite Yemen Concerns
Despite the confirmed use of foreign military supplies in Saudi Arabia's deadly bombing campaign in Yemen, Britain has decided to restart selling arms to the kingdom.
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2 July
Finland’s Air Force Quietly Drops Swastika From Emblem
Finland's air force, which for over a century has had a Swastika as part of its emblem, has replaced the controversial Nazi-linked symbol with a golden eagle.
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