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Africa
Burkina Rights Groups Say Troops Killed Over 40 Civilians
Two local rights groups accused Burkina Faso soldiers of massacring more than 40 villagers in the country's deeply troubled north.
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Europe
Ukraine Says Russians in Trouble in Kherson After Bridges Hit
Ukraine said Russian troops who have crossed the Dnipro river in the southern Kherson region were facing growing difficulties after strategic bridges were damaged.
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Asia Pacific
China and Thailand Kick off Joint Air Force Drills
Thailand and China kicked off a joint air force exercise on Sunday, the first such drills in years following a pause forced by COVID-19.
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Air
Israeli Strikes on Syria Kills Three Soldiers: State Media
Israeli air strikes on Syria killed three soldiers and wounded three others on Friday, state media said, after the latest such incident in the war-torn country.
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Asia Pacific
South Korea Offering Large-Scale Aid Package for North’s Nukes
South Korea has announced that it will offer a wide-ranging aid package to the North in return for denuclearization.
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Americas
Indonesia, US Troops Hold Live-Fire Drill as China Tensions Mount
Troops from Indonesia, the United States, and allies held a live-fire drill in response to China's "destabilizing actions" around Taiwan.
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Africa
Germany Suspends Military Operations in Mali
Germany suspended most of its operations in Mali after the local military-led government denied flyover rights to a UN peacekeeping mission.
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Asia Pacific
Five Dead in Rebel Attack on Indian Army Base in Kashmir
Suspected rebels attacked an army camp in Indian-administered Kashmir killing three soldiers before being shot dead themselves, police said.
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Africa
Ethiopia Govt in ‘Direct Engagements’ With Tigray Rebels: AU
The Ethiopian government and Tigrayan rebels have had "direct engagements," the African Union said in a statement.
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Asia Pacific
Top Taliban Cleric Killed in Kabul Suicide Blast Claimed by IS
A senior Taliban cleric known for his fiery speeches against the Islamic State was killed in a suicide attack claimed by the jihadist group.
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