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Americas
US Sending Ukraine $450M More in Arms, Including Rocket Systems
The United States is sending a new batch of military assistance to Ukraine including four more advanced rocket systems, the White House said.
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Europe
EU Grants Candidate Status to Ukraine as US Ships Weapons
European Union leaders granted candidate status Thursday to Ukraine and Moldova in a strong show of support against Russia's invasion.
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Middle East
IS Kills 9 Pro-Regime Fighters in Eastern Syria: Monitor
The Islamic State group has killed nine pro-regime fighters in one day in eastern Syria, the latest in a spate of attacks in the area.
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Africa
Children Among 13 Killed in DR Congo Unrest This Week: UN
At least 13 civilians, including four children, were killed in fresh clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week, the UN said.
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Asia Pacific
Xi Warns About ‘Expanding Military Alliances’ at BRICS Summit: State Media
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against "expanding" military ties ahead of a summit with leaders from Russia, India, Brazil, and South Africa.
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Europe
Pro-Russian Forces Close to Encircling Key Ukrainian City: Separatists
Pro-Russian separatists claimed they were close to surrounding Ukrainian forces defending the twin cities of Lysychansk and Severodonetsk.
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Europe
Estonia Accuses Russia of ‘Escalatory’ Actions
Estonia accused Russia of engaging in escalatory actions, including alleged missile simulations and airspace violations.
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Europe
Ukraine Calls Fight With Russia in Severodonetsk ‘Hell’
Ukraine said that the eastern industrial city of Severodonetsk was "hell" as Russian forces moved to encircle two key cities in the Donbas.
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Middle East
Hamas Says Working to Repair Syria Ties After 10-Year Rupture
Hamas is working to restore ties with Syria's government, following a decade-long rupture after Hamas backed the Syrian opposition.
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Europe
Russian Shelling in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region Kills 15: Governor
An eight-year-old child was among 15 people killed by Russian shelling in the eastern Kharkiv region.
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