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Middle East
10 Killed in Syria Rebel Attack, Deadliest in Years: Monitor
Syrian rebels killed 10 pro-regime fighters in northern Syria, in the deadliest such attack since a truce deal was reached over two years ago.
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Europe
Britain and France Urge Allies to Keep Pressure on Putin
G7 industrialized nations are "strongly united" in backing Ukraine against Russia, France said, as Britain urged more weapons for Kyiv.
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Americas
Greek MPs Ratify Upgraded US Defense Deal
Greece's parliament ratified an upgraded US defense deal ahead of a planned trip to Washington by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
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Asia Pacific
One Killed, 12 Injured in Karachi Bombing: Police
One person was killed and 12 injured in a bomb blast late Thursday in Karachi, police said, just two weeks after a suicide attack killed four in the same city.
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Asia Pacific
North Korea Fires ‘Ballistic Missiles:’ SKorea Military
North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles, Seoul's military said, hours after Pyongyang announced its first-ever cases of Covid-19.
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Africa
Anti-IS Coalition Meets on Countering Jihadists’ Revival
The global coalition against the IS met to coordinate efforts to prevent the jihadists staging a revival in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Europe
Finnish President, PM in Favor of Joining NATO ‘Without Delay’
Finland's president and prime minister said they were in favor of joining NATO and a formal decision would be taken this weekend.
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Europe
Over 560 Ukraine National Guard Soldiers Killed in War: Kyiv
Over 560 soldiers from Ukraine's National Guard have been killed since the war with Russia began.
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Africa
Jihadists Kill Five Soldiers in Egypt’s Sinai: Army
Five Egyptian soldiers and seven jihadists were killed early Wednesday when the army was attacked in the Sinai region, the military said
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War
1 Dead, 3 Wounded in Russia After Ukraine Attack: Belgorod Governor
One person died and three more were injured in southwestern Russia as a result of an attack from Ukraine, the governor of Belgorod said.
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