Staff Writer With AFP
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Asia Pacific
Philippines Boosts Military in Disputed Sea After Chinese ‘Encroachment’
The Philippines is boosting its military presence in the South China Sea, citing a "threat" to a garrison after Chinese "activities."
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Europe
Kosovo ‘On the Brink of Armed Conflicts,’ Serbian PM Says
The situation in Kosovo is "on the brink of armed conflicts," Serbian prime minister Ana Brnabic said.
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Europe
Russia to Hone Combat Readiness of Nuclear Forces: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will continue developing its military potential and the combat readiness of its nuclear forces.
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Americas
Colombia Negotiates Purchase of 16 French Fighter Jets
Colombia is considering buying 16 Rafale fighter jets from French aircraft manufacturer Dassault, the South American country said.
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Europe
Czechs to Buy 210 Swedish-Made CV90 Combat Vehicles
The Czech Republic has signed a memorandum with Sweden and Britain's BAE Systems to buy 210 CV90 tracked combat vehicles.
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Europe
US to Provide Patriot Missile System to Ukraine
The United States said Wednesday it would provide Ukraine with the advanced Patriot air defense system to help counter Moscow's relentless aerial attacks.
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Europe
Turkey Fumes at Sweden in NATO Membership Dispute
Turkey lashed out at Sweden's refusal to extradite a reporter that Ankara demanded in exchange for its ratification of Stockholm's NATO bid.
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Americas
Ukraine’s Zelensky to Meet Biden, Address Congress in Washington
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US leader Joe Biden and address Congress in Washington.
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Europe
Putin Says Situation in Annexed Regions ‘Extremely Difficult’
President Vladimir Putin says the situation in four territories of Ukraine that Russia claims to have annexed was "extremely difficult."
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