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Middle East
UN Nuclear Agency ‘Concerned’ Over Iran’s Lack of Cooperation
The UN nuclear agency is concerned about Iran's lack of cooperation as the EU seeks to unblock talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
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Americas
Russians ‘Pushed Away From Kharkiv’ as Washington Warns of Long War
Russian troops are being pushed away from Kharkiv, Zelensky said, but sounded a note of caution as US said Putin won't stop with the east.
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Europe
Over 1,000 Ukraine Fighters Still in Azovstal Plant: Kyiv
Kyiv said that more than 1,000 Ukrainian troops remained in the sprawling Azovstal steelworks in the Russian-controlled port city of Mariupol.
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Americas
US Set to Approve $40B for Ukraine, Warning of Long War Ahead
US lawmakers were set to vote on a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine as Washington warned Russia was likely girding for a long conflict with its neighbor.
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Africa
14 Civilians Killed in Eastern DR Congo Attack
Fourteen civilians, including children, were killed in an attack on a displaced persons' camp in Ituri province in eastern DR Congo.
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Africa
Burkina Army Says Killed Over 50 ‘Terrorists’
Burkina Faso's armed forces said they had killed at least 50 "terrorists" in two operations.
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Asia Pacific
South Korea’s Yoon Calls on North to Give up Nukes
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol called for the "complete denuclearization" of the North at his swearing-in.
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Arms
US Says Sanctions Biting Into Russia’s Arms Industry
International sanctions are hitting Russia's arms industry, which is struggling to replace guided missiles used by Russia's military in Ukraine because of an embargo, a US defense official said.
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Europe
Overwhelming Support for NATO Bid Among Finns: Poll
More than three-quarters of people in Finland now support joining NATO, a new poll showed, after opinion on the military alliance flipped following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Arms
Biden Signs Measure Speeding up US Weapons Deliveries to Ukraine
President Biden resurrected a World War II measure, allowing acceleration of weapons shipments to Ukraine for its battle against Russia's invasion.
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