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Middle East
Houthi Rebels Kill 10 Yemen Soldiers: Military Sources
Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed 10 Yemen army soldiers from a southern separatist faction in a "surprise attack."
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Asia Pacific
US Military Aircraft Crashes During Drills in Australia: Reports
A US military aircraft crashed during drills in Australia's Northern Territory with around 20 people on board, according to local media.
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Africa
Somaliland Vows Revenge After Militia Attack on Army Camp
The president of Somalia's separatist region of Somaliland vowed revenge on a local militia which seized a major base belonging to his army.
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Middle East
Jihadists Kill 11 Syria Soldiers in Tunnel Attack: Monitor
Jihadists killed at least 11 soldiers in Syria when they detonated explosives in tunnels dug underneath army positions before attacking them.
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Africa
East Libya Strongman Launches Assault on Chad Rebels
Libyan troops loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar launched an airborne assault on a Chadian rebel headquarters in the southern desert.
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Asia Pacific
China-Based ‘Flax Typhoon’ Hackers Targeting Taiwan Govt: Microsoft
A China-based hacking group named "Flax Typhoon" has targeted dozens of Taiwanese government agencies with the likely aim of spying on them, Microsoft has revealed.
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Europe
Putin Signs Decree Forcing Paramilitary Fighters to Swear Oath
Russian paramilitary fighters will have to swear an oath to the Russian flag, a presidential decree stipulates.
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Africa
Niger to Let Burkina, Mali to Intervene on Its Soil if Attacked
The officers who took power in Niger said they would authorize the armies of neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali to intervene "in the event of aggression."
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Asia Pacific
Philippine, Australian Troops Practise Retaking Island in S. China Sea Drill
Australian and Filipino troops held exercises near flashpoint South China Sea waters claimed by China, in which they simulated retaking an enemy-controlled island.
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Air
US to Begin Training Ukraine F-16 Pilots in September: Pentagon
The Pentagon said Thursday it would begin training Ukrainian F-16 pilots in the United States starting next month so they can use the advanced aircraft against Russian forces.
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