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Middle East
Saudi-Led Coalition Frees Yemen Rebels in Peace Gesture
The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi insurgents announced it was freeing a batch of rebel prisoners.
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Africa
Ambushes Leave 11 Dead in Burkina Faso: Army
Seven soldiers and four back-up troops have been killed in two ambushes in Burkina Faso's troubled north, the army said.
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Europe
Germany to Send Self-Propelled Howitzers to Ukraine
Germany will send seven self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, ramping up deliveries of heavy weapons to help Kyiv battle Russia's invasion.
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Europe
NATO Eyes ‘Heightened Presence’ Around Sweden, Baltic
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance could heighten its presence around Sweden and the Baltic Sea.
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Middle East
Israel Launches Manhunt After Attack Kills Three
Israeli forces launched a manhunt for attackers who killed three people as the country marked the anniversary of its founding.
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Europe
Western Arms to Ukraine Preventing ‘Quick’ End to Conflict: Kremlin
The Kremlin accused the West of preventing a "quick" end to Russia's invasion in Ukraine by supplying weapons to the pro-Western country.
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Americas
Taiwan Scraps Deal to Buy US Anti-Submarine Helicopters
Taiwan has opted out of purchasing anti-submarine helicopters from the United States because they are too expensive.
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Europe
Russia Practises Nuclear-Capable Missile Strikes: Ministry
Russia said its forces had practised simulated nuclear-capable missile strikes in the western enclave of Kaliningrad.
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Americas
US Intel Helped Ukraine Target Russian Generals: NYT
US intelligence has helped Ukraine's military target several Russian generals since Moscow's invasion, the New York Times reported.
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Asia Pacific
Australian PM Urges Calm After Solomons Leader Cites ‘Invasion’ Threat
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged a calm response after the Solomon Islands' leader cited an "invasion" threat.
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