Staff Writer With AFP
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Africa
France to Meet Sahel Leaders as It Mulls Troop Drawdown
France and five allies gather on Monday to discuss the Sahel's jihadist insurgency, with Paris looking for support enabling it to cut French troop numbers in the strife-torn region.
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Africa
Two Malian Soldiers Killed in Highway Blast
Two Malian soldiers were killed on Sunday in the violence-torn center of the country when their vehicle hit a bomb placed by jihadists, Malian officials said.
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Middle East
Israeli Strikes on Syria Kill 9 Militia Fighters: Monitor
Israeli missile strikes against several targets near Syria's capital Damascus killed at least nine pro-regime militia fighters early Monday, a Britain-based war monitor said.
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Middle East
Dozens Killed in Overnight Clashes in Northern Yemen: Govt Sources
Dozens were killed in overnight clashes in Yemen as Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensified attacks to seize the government's last northern stronghold, officials said Sunday.
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Europe
Two Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in Clashes With Separatists
Two Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in clashes with Russian-backed separatists, the military said Friday, testing a ceasefire brokered last year that had brought relative calm to the simmering conflict.
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Africa
Alleged Members of Jihadist Cell Remanded in Senegal
A Senegalese court has placed four alleged members of a jihadist cell in pre-trial detention, a legal official said.
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Middle East
Israelis Suspected of Selling Missiles to ‘Asian Country’
Israel's domestic security agency said Thursday they have investigated 20 Israelis, including former defense industry personnel, for allegedly making and selling cruise missiles to an unnamed Asian nation.
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Asia Pacific
US Backs Japan Concerns on China Ships
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced concern over China's incursions into Japanese territorial waters, recommitting to the ally's defense.
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Middle East
Three Turkish Soldiers Killed in Northern Iraq
Three Turkish soldiers have died in a new offensive against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, the Turkish defense ministry said on Thursday.
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Americas
Biden Announces Review of China Defense Stance in Pentagon Visit
President Joe Biden announced a review of the US military stance toward China, saying the country needs a "strong" approach, while pledging that his administration will use force only as a last resort.
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