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Middle East
Two Jihadist Commanders Killed in Syria Drone Strikes: Monitor
Drone strikes killed two jihadist commanders close to Al-Qaeda in the Idlib region of northwest Syria.
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Exercises
Ukraine Launches Military Drills With NATO
Ukraine launched joint military exercises with the United States and other NATO countries.
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Africa
Gunmen Kill Police Inspector in Southeast Nigeria
Gunmen have killed a police inspector in southeast Nigeria, the latest attack in the restive region where dozens of officers have died this year.
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Middle East
Haftar’s East Libya Forces Say Two Dead in Helicopter Crash
Two people died in Libya after helicopters belonging to forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar collided in the country's east.
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Africa
Nine Killed, 23 Injured in Nigerian Air Strike
An emergency official in northeast Nigeria said nine people were killed and 23 others injured in an air strike that reportedly hit civilians.
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Asia Pacific
Victorious, Taliban Face Fierce New Test in Afghanistan
The Taliban now face the formidable task of keeping the peace within their own ranks and running a country on the brink of ruin.
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Americas
US Approves $500M Helicopter Maintenance Deal for Saudis
The US State Department announced the approval of a maintenance contract worth up to $500 million for Saudi Arabia's military helicopter fleet.
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Middle East
At Least 50 Killed in Yemen Clashes: Military Sources
At least 50 rebels and pro-government troops, including a high-ranking officer, have been killed in clashes in Yemen's central province of Al-Bayda.
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Asia Pacific
Australia to Get Nuclear Subs in New US, British Partnership
Canberra will receive a nuclear submarine fleet and American cruise missiles as part of its new military alliance with the US and Britain.
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Africa
French Forces Kill IS Sahel Jihadist Leader Wanted by US
The head of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara wanted for deadly attacks on US soldiers has been killed in an operation by French troops.
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