Staff Writer With AFP
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Europe
Putin Denies Russian Responsibility for Kremenchuk Strike
Russian President Vladimir Putin denied Moscow's forces were responsible for a strike on a crowded shopping center in Kremenchuk.
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Africa
UN Mission to Mali Extended, but Without French Air Support
The UN Security Council agreed to extend a peacekeeping mission in Mali another year — but without French air support as in the past.
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Europe
Britain Boosts Military Aid to Ukraine
Britain pledged another $1.2 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including air-defense systems and drones.
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Asia Pacific
Biden Reasserts ‘Unshakeable’ US Backing for Japan, S.Korea
President Joe Biden reasserted the US' "unshakeable" pledge to defend Japan and South Korea after meeting the leaders of both allies.
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Europe
Scholz Says Germany to Become Biggest NATO Force in Europe
Germany's investments in defense in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine will transform it into the biggest contributor to NATO in Europe, Scholz said.
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Arms
Norway to Send Rocket Launchers to Ukraine
Norway will donate three multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine, following similar decisions by Britain, Germany, and the United States.
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Africa
Eight Killed in Suspected Jihadist Attack in Burkina Faso
Eight people in eastern Burkina Faso have been killed in an attack by suspected jihadists on a baptism party, a security source said.
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Europe
US to Announce ‘Long-Term’ Military Reinforcements in Europe: Official
The United States will announce new long-term military deployments across Europe in response to the threat from Russia, a US official said.
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Europe
Slovakia to Buy 152 Swedish Combat Vehicles
NATO member Slovakia said it plans to buy 152 tracked combat vehicles from Sweden's BAE Systems Hagglunds.
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Europe
Turkey Supports Finland, Sweden NATO Bid
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lifted his opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO following crunch talks with their leaders.
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