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Bomb Kills 27 Herders in Central Nigeria: Police

A group of 27 herders were killed and several others injured in what police called a bomb explosion in central Nigeria.

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European Bid to Send Cluster Munitions to Ukraine

A European country has proposed sending cluster munitions to Ukraine, believing the controversial weapons could help on the battlefield.

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17 Wounded in DR Congo Blast: Official

At least 17 people were wounded when a bomb exploded in a market in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Like Germany, US Will Provide Heavy Tanks to Ukraine

The United States announced that it will provide 31 Abrams tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion.

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Ukraine Leader Says Wants Long-Range Missiles, Jets From West

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wants the West to send long-range missiles and jets to his war-torn country to help repel Russian troops. 

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France Studying Whether to Send Leclerc Tanks to Ukraine

France continues to study the possibility of sending its heavy Leclerc tanks to Ukraine, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said.

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Indian Army Seeks Local Robotic Mules to Replace Animal Transport

The Indian Ministry of Defence is seeking automated, domestically-developed transport systems for the army.

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Northrop Completes Air-Launched Miniature Munition Drop Testing 

Northrop Grumman wrapped up live testing of the Hatchet miniature precision strike weapon, moving closer to deployment.

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Finland Approves Military Sales to Turkey Amid NATO Row

Finland has issued the first commercial export license for military material to Turkey since 2019 -- a key demand for Ankara to approve Helsinki's NATO bid.

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‘Thinly-Veiled Message to Iran:’ US, Israel Begin Major Live-Fire Drill

The US and Israel have begun a major live-fire drill in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea amid increased tension with Iran.

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