Staff Writer With AFP
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Africa
35 Civilians Killed in IED Blast in Burkina Faso
At least 35 civilians were killed and 37 wounded when an IED blast struck a convoy carrying supplies in Burkina Faso's jihadist-hit north.
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Asia Pacific
Taiwan Says Chinese Military Drone Entered Air Defense Zone
Taiwan said a Chinese military drone entered its air defense zone, the latest incursion as relations between the neighbors remain tense.
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Sea
Australia, New Zealand Exempt From Solomons Naval Ban
Australia and New Zealand are exempt from a ban on foreign naval visits to Solomon Islands, the country's prime minister said.
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Middle East
US Simulates Bombing Mission Over Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
The US said two warplanes flew across the Middle East as part of a simulated bombing exercise amid tense on restoring nuclear deal with Iran.
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Africa
Scores of Nigeria Jihadists Drown Fleeing Air Strikes: Sources
Scores of Boko Haram jihadists have drowned in a river in northeast Nigeria while fleeing from ground and aerial attacks from Nigerian troops.
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Europe
Ukrainian Forces Claim Gains on Southern Front
Ukrainian forces claimed gains in a counter-offensive against Russia in southern Ukraine, saying they have re-captured several areas.
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Air
Iran Considers Buying Sukhoi Su-35 Jets From Russia
Iran is weighing plans to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, Air Force chief Hamid Vahedi was reported as saying by local media.
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Africa
Mali Agrees to Strengthen Military Ties With Burkina
The leaders of Mali and Burkina Faso's juntas have agreed to strengthen their military partnership in a meeting in Bamako.
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Europe
More German Troops Begin Arriving in Lithuania
Around a hundred German soldiers arrived in Lithuania, after Germany pledged to bolster its presence on NATO's eastern flank.
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Middle East
Iran Announces Defense System Against Chemical, Biological Threats
Iran has introduced defense systems to counter biological, radiological, and chemical threats, defense official Mehdi Farahi said.
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