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Jul- 2020 -3 JulyAfrica
Pirates Kidnap Nine on Norwegian Oil Ship off Nigeria
Pirates attacked a Norwegian vessel off the coast of Nigeria on Thursday and kidnapped nine Nigerian nationals onboard.
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3 JulyAfrica
Armed Men Kill 30 Villagers in Mali Attacks: Local Officials
In what appears to be a continuation of the bloody inter-communal fighting in central Mali, armed attacks on several villages by men in uniform killed some 30 civilians.
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3 JulyAsia Pacific
India Approves Purchase of 33 Russian Fighter Jets
India on Thursday went ahead with finalizing its purchase of 33 Russian fighter jets in a $2.4 billion deal that included upgrades to 59 other jets that Indian Air Force already has in its inventory.
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2 JulyMiddle East
Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Operation Against Yemen’s Houthis
The Saudi-led military coalition Thursday launched a major operation against Yemen's Houthis, warning rebel leadership after missile and drone attacks on the kingdom.
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2 JulyEurope
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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2 JulyMiddle East
Hamas Tests Rockets to Warn Israel Over Annexation Plan
As protests flare across Palestinian territories against Israel's plan to annex a part of West Bank, Hamas has showcased its firepower, sending about 20 rockets into the Mediterranean Sea.
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2 JulyTerrorism
Taliban Maintain Ties to Al-Qaeda Affiliate: Pentagon
The Pentagon said the Taliban maintain ties to an Al Qaeda affiliate in Afghanistan, undermining regional security, despite attempts at going ahead with much-delayed peace talks with the Afghan government.
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2 JulyCommentary
China-India Skirmish: Part of Maritime Versus Land Power Struggle
China-India tensions will persist because they are tethered to the ensuing US-China Cold War, which itself is a titanic battle over who will dominate the world.
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2 JulyAmericas
US F-16 Pilot Dies in South Carolina Crash
A US Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft has crashed during a training mission in South Carolina, killing its pilot, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
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1 JulyWar
UN Blames Afghan Forces for Deadly Market Shelling
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan blamed Afghan forces for firing mortar shells that struck a busy market in a southern province and killed at least 23 civilians.
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