Europe

France Opens Door to Talks With Some African Jihadists

France could back talks with some jihadist elements in Africa's restive Sahel region, a source in President Macron's office said on Monday.

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Russia, Rwanda Send Troops to C.Africa After Alleged Coup Bid

The Central African Republic said Monday that Russia and Rwanda had sent in hundreds of troops after an alleged attempted coup ahead of weekend elections.

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German Coalition Partner Says No to Army’s Request for Armed Drones

One of Germany's ruling coalition partners has refused to support the armed forces request to arm the five Israeli drones the country will receive in the next few months.

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Moscow Condemns US Sanctions on Turkey Over Russian Missile Purchases

Russia's foreign minister condemned US sanctions against Turkey over the purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense missiles as "illegitimate."

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France Gives Ethical Nod To ‘Augmented Soldiers’

A French military’s ethics committee has given the country’s armed forces the go-ahead to begin research on developing “augmented soldiers” for improved battlefield performance.

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Russian Navy to Join Drills With NATO States for First Time in Decade

Russia's navy on Thursday said it will join a military exercise next year that will become its first joint drill with NATO countries in a decade. 

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Russia Signs Deal to Open Naval Base in Sudan

Russia has signed an agreement with Sudan to build a naval base on the country's Red Sea coast, in Moscow's latest push into Africa as it seeks to renew its geopolitical clout.

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Russia Announces First Armed Test of Heavy Strike Stealth ‘Hunter’ Drone

The Russian heavy strike stealth drone, Okhotnik, has reportedly flown with simulated air-to-air missiles for the first time.

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UK Sends 300 Troops to Mali on UN Peacekeeping Mission

Britain is deploying 300 troops to the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali to help strengthen security and human rights there, its defense ministry said Thursday.

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G5 Sahel Chief Cautions Against Early French Troop Cut

The head of a five-nation force in the Sahel has warned against any early move by France to scale back its anti-jihadist mission in the troubled region.

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