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Africa
Jihadists Kill 11 in Burkina Faso Ambush: Security Sources
Jihadists killed at least three soldiers and eight civilian auxiliaries in an attack in Burkina Faso's volatile north.
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Russian ‘Kamikaze Drones’ Strike Kyiv: Ukraine
Russian-launched "kamikaze drones" attacked Kyiv, the Ukrainian presidency said, describing the strikes as an act of desperation.
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Europe
France Says to Train Up to 2,000 Ukrainian Soldiers
France will train up to 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers on its territory, Minister for the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu said.
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Asia Pacific
China Will ‘Never Commit to Abandoning Use of Force’ on Taiwan: Xi
President Xi Jinping on Sunday vowed China would "never commit to abandoning the use of force" when it comes to the issue of Taiwan.
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Middle East
UN Experts Urge Warring Sides to Renew Truce in Yemen
UN officials urged the warring parties in Yemen to renew their truce after seven years of devastating war.
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Europe
Russia Confirms Death of Five Soldiers Drafted to Ukraine
Five Russians drafted to fight in Ukraine following a "partial" mobilization order from President Putin have died since joining the army.
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Africa
Mali Bus Blast Kills at Least 11 People: Hospital Source
At least 11 people were killed and 53 injured when a bus hit an explosive device in central Mali.
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Europe
Spain to Send Air Defense Systems to Ukraine: NATO Chief
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Spain was sending four medium-range air defense systems to Ukraine.
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Asia Pacific
N. Korea Fighter Planes Fly Near Border, South Scrambles Jets: Yonhap
Nearly a dozen North Korean fighter planes flew close to the border with the South, prompting Seoul to scramble jets in response.
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Europe
European Allies Join German Air Defense Push
Fourteen European allies signed up to a German plan to buy air defense systems, as NATO looks to bolster its ability to deal with Russia.
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