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Middle East
Iran Says Satellite Carrier Launched
Iran's defense ministry said it has carried out a second test launch of a satellite carrier, ahead of the expected restart of nuclear talks.
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Americas
Former US VP Pence Blasts Nuclear Talks With Iran
Former US vice president Mike Pence lambasted the Biden administration's talks with Iran over a potential nuclear deal.
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Europe
Ukraine Forces to Retreat From Severodonetsk: Governor
Ukraine's forces will have to retreat from Severodonetsk, after weeks of fighting against Russian forces in the battleground eastern city.
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Africa
Eight UN Peacekeepers Wounded in Mali Blast
Eight UN peacekeepers were wounded in a mine explosion in Mali's jihadist-wracked Timbuktu region, the United Nations said.
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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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