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Iraq Building Syria Wall to Keep Out IS Fighters

Iraq is building a concrete wall along part of its border with Syria to stop Islamic State group jihadists from infiltrating.

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Germany Mulling Israeli Anti-Missile Shield Purchase

Germany is looking at buying an Israeli anti-missile shield system that could also offer protective cover for neighboring EU states.

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Russia Says Destroyed Ukraine’s Largest Military Fuel Storage Site

Russia said it had destroyed the largest remaining military fuel storage site in Ukraine, attacking it with Kalibr cruise missiles.

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Israeli Firm Unveils Armed, Unmanned Helicopter

Israeli aviation firm Steadicopter has unveiled an armed, unmanned rotorcraft with precision strike capabilities.

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Finland to Send Second Arms Shipment to Ukraine

Finland will send another shipment of weapons to Ukraine, weeks after the Nordic country broke with longstanding policy to deliver arms.

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US Criticizes Iran Presence at Qatar Defense Showcase

The US State Department warned of possible sanctions after Iranian military officials attended a defense show in Qatar.

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US, Allies Could Give Ukraine Anti-Ship Missiles

The United States and its NATO allies are discussing sending anti-ship missiles to Ukraine after Russian vessels attacked Kyiv's Black Sea ports.

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US Approves $700M UK Ballistic Missile Defense Radar Sale

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of a ballistic missile defense radar worth $700 million to the UK.

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What Happens if Russia Wins or Loses in Ukraine?

The final impact of the Ukraine war mainly depends on whether Putin wins and how decisive this victory will be.

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12 Killed in Rebel Attack in DR Congo’s Ituri Province

Twelve people -- one soldier and 11 mainly elderly civilians -- were killed in a rebel attack in DR Congo's troubled northeasterly province of Ituri.

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