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33 Killed in Eastern DR Congo Rebel Attacks in Three Days

At least seven people were killed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in two overnight attacks blamed on the ADF militia, bringing the death toll in the region to 33 in four days.

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Southern African Leaders Hold Summit on Jihadist Threat

Leaders of the southern African regional bloc SADC will hold an extraordinary summit on Thursday in Maputo to discuss the violence engulfing northern Mozambique.

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Suspected ADF Militia Kills 13 in Eastern DR Congo

Thirteen people in the eastern DR Congo have been killed in a suspected attack by the Allied Democratic Forces, local officials said Wednesday.

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US Pullout From Afghanistan at Least 16% Complete: Pentagon

The US pullout from Afghanistan is at least 16 percent and as much as a quarter complete, the Pentagon's Central Command said.

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Malian Army Detains Leaders, Triggering Condemnation, Coup Fears

Malian officers upset with a government reshuffle have detained the president and prime minister at an army camp outside the capital, triggering broad international condemnation and demands for their immediate release.

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Turkey Detains Top IS Suspect Wanted by US

Turkish intelligence officers have arrested an Egyptian-born terror suspect wanted by Washington who was a top explosives expert for the Islamic State group, state media reported Monday.

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Lebanon’s Hezbollah Hails ‘Historic Victory’ for Palestinians

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement hailed a "historic victory" for the Palestinians after a ceasefire took effect Friday between Israel and Gaza militants following 11 days of fighting.

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Nigeria’s Boko Haram Leader ‘Badly Wounded’: Sources

Nigerian Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has been seriously wounded after trying to kill himself to avoid capture during clashes with rival Islamic State-allied jihadists.

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Japan Must ‘Radically’ Speed Defense Build-Up: Minister

Tokyo must boost its military at a "radically different pace" than in the past to counter Beijing's growing capacity, Japan's defense minister said in an interview published Thursday.

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All Eyes on Hezbollah as Tensions Rise on Israel Border

Israel's deadly Gaza offensive has many eyes trained on the Lebanese border for a Hezbollah reaction, but observers argue the Iran-backed movement is unlikely to risk an all-out conflict.

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