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Africa
33 Civilians Killed in Burkina Faso ‘Terrorist’ Attack
At least 33 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on vegetable farmers in a jihadist-hit region of Burkina Faso.
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Middle East
Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect After Five Days of Deadly Fighting
A ceasefire was in effect on the Gaza Strip, drawing people back into the streets after five days of cross-border exchanges.
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Europe
Russia Says UK Long-Range Missiles for Kyiv ‘Extremely Hostile’ Act
Russia said a decision by the UK to deliver Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine was an extremely hostile move.
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Middle East
US to Send Reinforcements to Gulf After Iran Ship Threats: W.House
The US said it was sending reinforcements to the Gulf after what it called increasing harassment by Iran of ships in the oil-rich waters.
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Africa
Army, ‘Foreign’ Fighters Killed 500 in Mali in March 2022: UN Report
The Malian army and foreign fighters executed at least 500 people during an anti-jihadist operation in Mali in March 2022.
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Africa
Sudan Warring Sides Make Humanitarian Promise but No Truce
Sudan's warring military factions signed a commitment to respect humanitarian principles in their spiralling conflict but they did not reach a ceasefire.
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War
Russia Denies Claims of Ukrainian ‘Breakthrough’ in Bakhmut
Russia denied claims by pro-Moscow bloggers and the head of the Wagner mercenary group that Ukrainian troops had made a breakthrough in Bakhmut.
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Americas
US Approves $8.5B Sale of 60 Chinook Helicopters to Germany
The United States announced the approval of an $8.5 billion sale of 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters and other equipment to Germany.
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Africa
US Accuses South Africa of Having Supplied Weapons to Russia
The US envoy to South Africa accused the country of having covertly provided arms to Russia, a charge that drew an angry rebuke from Pretoria.
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