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Israeli Air Strike Hits Hamas Complex in Gaza: Military

Israel hit Gaza with air strikes in response to a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave at the weekend, the army said.

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Twelve Civilians Killed in Burkina Unrest

At least 12 civilian died and six were injured in an attack by suspected jihadists in northwestern Burkina Faso.

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Speculation Grows as US Shoots Down New Mystery Object

A US warplane shot down a new flying object near the Canadian border, the latest of three mysterious devices spotted over North American airspace.

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Switzerland Block Transfer of Arms From Spain to Ukraine

Switzerland said it had blocked Spain from sending Swiss-made anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine, in line with its strict military neutrality.

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Russia Likely Lost Half Its Heavy Tanks in Ukraine: US

Half of Russia's main battle tanks have likely been destroyed or captured by Ukraine, a senior US defense official said.

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IS Attack in Central Syria Kills 11, Mostly Civilians: Monitor

At least 11 people, mostly civilians, were killed in a central Syria attack blamed on the Islamic State group, a war monitor said Sunday. 

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NATO Chief’s Departure Plan Relaunches Succession Race

The NATO alliance confirmed that its long-serving chief would leave office in October, launching a new round of speculation about his successor.

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British Military Receives First Revamped Aircraft Refueler Trucks

The British Armed Forces have received the first tranche of their new large-capacity aircraft refueler vehicles.

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Curtiss-Wright to Support US Navy’s IFF Capabilities

The US Navy has awarded Curtiss-Wright a contract to support the service’s identification friend or foe capabilities.

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Germany, US Bid on NATO Small Drone Program

Germany-based Rheinmetall has teamed with US aviation firm AeroVironment to support NATO’s unmanned aerial systems program.

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