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Africa
Burkina Recruits 50,000 Civilians to Help Battle Jihadists
Burkina Faso launched a drive to recruit 50,000 civilian defense volunteers to help the army fight jihadists.
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Middle East
Libya, Turkey Sign Defense Deals After Maritime Spat
Libya's prime minister signed two deals with Turkey's defense minister, building on a 2019 agreement that angered European nations.
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Africa
Ethiopia Peace Talks Open in South Africa
Warring sides in the two-year-old conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray opened peace talks in Pretoria, the South African presidency announced.
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Americas
Former US Fighter Pilot Who Worked in China Arrested in Australia
Australia has arrested a former US Marine Corps fighter pilot who worked in China following a request from Washington, officials said.
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Middle East
Israel Strikes Damascus Area: Syrian Ministry
Israel struck the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus, injuring one soldier, the Syrian defense ministry said.
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Air
Myanmar Military Air Strikes on Ethnic Rebel Group Kill Around 50: Rebel Spokesman
Myanmar military air strikes on a concert held by a major ethnic rebel group killed around 50 people and wounded 70.
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Europe
Seven Civilians Killed in Ukraine’s Bakhmut: Governor
Seven civilians have been killed and three injured in the Ukraine city of Bakhmut in the eastern Donetsk region.
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Europe
Iran Says Won’t Remain ‘Indifferent’ if Russian Use of Its Drones Proven
Iran's foreign minister said Tehran would not remain "indifferent" if it becomes evident Russia is using Iranian-made drones in Ukraine.
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Africa
Rwanda Accuses DR Congo of Military Escalation
Rwanda accused the Democratic Republic of Congo of "continued military escalation" in eastern DRC.
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Europe
US Says No Indication Russia Has Decided to Use Nukes in Ukraine
A US military official says there is no indication that Russia will use nuclear or biological weapons in Ukraine, including a so-called dirty bomb.
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