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Europe
War in Ukraine Enters ‘Protracted Phase’: Defense Minister
The war with Russia is entering "a protracted phase," Ukraine's defense minister said, as Moscow's troops are now trying to take full control of the east and south of the country.
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Africa
Uganda Troops to Withdraw From DRC by May 31: Army
Ugandan troops sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo last year to help a crackdown on rebels will withdraw by May 31 unless the two countries strike a new agreement.
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Europe
Rattled by Russia, Finns Flock to Military Training
Volunteers flock to join military training as Finland readies to join NATO amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Africa
Militia Attacks Claim 20 Lives in Eastern DR Congo
Militants killed at least 20 civilians last week in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a monitoring group said.
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Europe
Turkey ‘Will Not Say Yes’ to NATO Membership for Sweden, Finland: Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed Turkey's opposition to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden.
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Europe
More Than 260 Ukrainian Soldiers Evacuated From Azovstal: Defense Ministry
More than 260 Ukrainian soldiers were evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine's Deputy defense minister said.
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Africa
Biden Reestablishes US Troop Presence Inside Somalia
President Joe Biden has ordered the reestablishment of a US troop presence in Somalia to help local authorities combat Al-Shabaab.
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Africa
Dozens Killed in Burkina Attacks
Around 40 people, many of them civilian volunteers with the army, have been killed in suspected jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso.
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Europe
Ukraine Says Forces Reached Russian Border Near Kharkiv
Ukraine has announced that its troops have regained control of territory on the Russian border near Kharkiv.
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Europe
Ukraine Prepares for New Russian Donbas Push, Says Gains Made in North
Ukraine was preparing for a new Russian push in the Donbas region, as Kyiv said its army's counterattack around Kharkiv had gained momentum.
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