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Attack on Bus, Truck Kills 21 in Niger: Sources

Suspected jihadists attacked a bus and a truck in Niger, killing 21 people in the southwestern Tillaberi region near Burkina Faso.

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UN Aid Drive to Avert Yemen Catastrophe Falls Far Short

The UN voiced disappointment after a pledging conference raised less than a third of the money needed to prevent catastrophe in Yemen.

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Theater Bombed in Ukraine, Biden Slams ‘War Criminal’ Putin

Ukraine accused Russia of bombing a theater that was sheltering more than 1,000 civilians in the city of Mariupol.

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North Korea Silent After Missile Explodes Over Pyongyang

North Korea's state media was silent after a suspected missile test ended in what Seoul said was a total failure.

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Crisis for the Ages: Why Ukraine’s Invasion Is More Than Your Everyday War

The gravity of the rapidly escalating violence combined with Ukraine's geographical location has made the Russian invasion stand out the way it has.

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Royal Navy Creates New Elite Diving Team

The Royal Navy has created a new elite team of divers to combat evolving threats and protect the naval fleet.

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Biden Authorizes ‘Unprecedented’ New Weapons Aid to Ukraine

US President Joe Biden announced $1 billion in new security help and the deployment of longer-range weapons and drones to Ukraine.

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US Zumwalt-Class Destroyer to Have Hypersonic Missiles by 2025

The Zumwalt-class stealth destroyer will be the first US naval platform to feature a hypersonic weapon system.

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Echodyne Delivers Radar System to US Army

Echodyne has delivered its first order of radar systems for the US Army’s $191 million Security Surveillance System program.

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US Navy Awards Fincantieri Mine Countermeasure Support Contract

The US Navy has awarded a contract to Fincantieri to provide maintenance support for the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships.

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