Staff Writer With AFP
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Africa
At Least 131 Civilians Killed in DR Congo by M23 Rebels: UN
M23 rebels killed at least 131 civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 29-30, the UN mission in the country said.
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Americas
Pentagon Awards $9B in Cloud Computing Deals to Four Firms
The Pentagon announced it has awarded $9 billion in cloud computing contracts to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle.
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Europe
Russia Strengthens Defense Lines Near Ukraine Border
The governors of two Russian regions bordering Ukraine have said they inspected the construction of defense lines.
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Africa
Thousands Flee Violence in South Sudan’s Upper Nile: UN
Violence in South Sudan's far north has forced thousands of civilians to flee in recent weeks, UN agencies.
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Europe
Russia Trying to ‘Freeze’ War Before Spring Assault: NATO Chief
Russia was looking to stall the fighting in Ukraine over the winter in order to build up its forces for a renewed assault next year, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday.
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Europe
Poland to Receive Patriot Missiles From Germany
Poland said it would accept Patriot missiles from Germany after earlier calling on Berlin to send them to Ukraine instead.
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Asia Pacific
Suicide Bombing Kills Indonesian Police Officer, Wounds 10
A suspected Islamic militant suicide bomber killed a police officer and wounded 10 other people in an attack on a police station.
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Asia Pacific
Japan Eyes 56 Percent Increase in Defense Budget Over Five Years
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed ministers to boost the country's defense budget by 56 percent over the next five years.
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Americas
US, Australia Invite Japan to Step Up Troop Rotations
The US and Australia said they would welcome Japanese troops into three-way rotations, vowing a united front in the face of Chinese threat.
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Americas
US Approves $1.5B Sale of Helicopters to South Korea
The United States announced the approval of a $1.5 billion sale of 18 CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters and other equipment to South Korea.
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