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Jul- 2020 -23 JulyMiddle East
Taliban Propose Potential Afghan Talks Timeline as Violence Soars
The Taliban are prepared to hold peace talks with the Afghan government next month straight after the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, the insurgents said Thursday.
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23 JulyMiddle East
US General Sees Iraq Troop Drawdown as IS Threat Dims
A feared resurgence of the Islamic State has not so far materialized in Iraq, paving the way for a further coalition troop drawdown, a US commander said Wednesday.
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22 JulyAfrica
US Says Airstrike Killed Seven Jihadists in Somalia
A US airstrike targeting the Islamic State group in Somalia killed seven jihadists, the American military said Wednesday.
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17 JulyCommentary
What Does Al-Qaeda Tell Us About The Base?
The rapid growth and vocal intensity of white, racially motivated violent extremist groups that prioritize and engage in domestic terrorism is troubling.
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16 JulyMiddle East
French FM Urges Iraq to Keep Away from Regional Tensions
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian urged Baghdad on Thursday to "dissociate" itself from boiling regional tensions.
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16 JulyExercises
US Navy Carries Out Second ‘Freedom of Navigation’ Op off Venezuela Coast
The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney challenged Venezuela's excessive maritime claim in the Caribbean Sea.
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15 JulyAfrica
US Says Russia Group Laid Mines Around Tripoli
The US military accused Russian-backed mercenaries of laying landmines and other devices in and around Tripoli, violating a UN arms embargo.
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14 JulyMiddle East
US Pushes Taliban to Reduce Violence as Deal Enters ‘Next Phase’
The United States has said its landmark deal with the Taliban has entered the 'next phase' while urging the militants to reduce rising violence to allow Afghan peace talks to begin.
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14 JulyCommentary
The Radical Case Against White Supremacists and Neo-Nazis in the US Military
The distinction between membership and active participation in white supremacist and neo-Nazi organizations for US military members is flawed.
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13 JulyAmericas
Major Fire Breaks Out on USS Bonhomme Richard Navy Ship in California
An explosion on a United States Navy ship moored at a base in California set off a major fire on Sunday injuring 21 people.
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