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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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Trump Approves Cutting 9,500 Troops in Germany: Pentagon

President Donald Trump has approved a plan to slash the US military presence in Germany by 9,500 troops, the Defense Department said.

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Iran Says ‘No Military Solution’ for Syria in Talks With Russia, Turkey

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said there is "no military solution" for Syria on Wednesday during a video conference with his Russian and Turkish counterparts.

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Sahel Allies, France Highlight Progress in Anti-Jihad Campaign

Sahel countries and their ally France on Tuesday vowed to press ahead with a tactical shift in their campaign against an eight-year-old jihadist insurgency.

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Saudi, US Push for Extension of Iran Arms Embargo

Touring the Gulf, US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook warned of an "emboldened Iran" if the UN Security Council fails to extend the current arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.

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Turkey Slams France’s ‘Destructive’ Approach to Libya Conflict

Turkey on Tuesday blasted France’s “destructive” approach to the conflict in Libya in response to France's claims that Turkey's involvement in Libya has been “criminal.”

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Australia to Boost Defense Spending as China Tensions Rise

Australia will announce a substantial increase in defense spending and focus on projecting military power in the Indo-Pacific amid escalating tensions with China.

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New Libya Mass Grave After Haftar’s Fighters Withdrew: Govt Forces

Nine bodies have been found in another mass grave in the Libyan town of Tarhuna after fighters loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar withdrew, pro-government forces said Monday.

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Blasts at Afghan Market in Helmand Kill 23 Civilians, Wound 15: Officials

Multiple explosions tore through a busy market in southern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 23 civilians, officials said, blaming the Taliban for the carnage.

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Jihadists in NE Nigeria Kill 11, Others Missing: Security Sources

At least nine Nigerian soldiers and two members of a civil defense militia were killed in a jihadist attack on a civilian convoy in northeast Borno state.

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