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Asia Pacific
Dozens of Casualties From Blast at Shiite Mosque in Afghanistan
A blast at a mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif city in Afghanistan caused dozens of casualties.
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Europe
Putin Hails ‘Liberation’ of Mariupol
President Vladimir Putin hailed Russia's "liberation" of Mariupol after Defense Minister Shoigu told him Moscow controlled the port city.
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Middle East
Gaza Militants, Israel in Biggest Exchange of Fire Since Last War
Palestinian militants fired volleys of rockets from Gaza into Israel, which responded with air strikes.
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Europe
Russian ICBM Test ‘Routine’ and ‘Not a Threat’: Pentagon
Russia's test of a new nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile is not seen as threatening to the US and its allies, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
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Africa
Russian Military ‘Advisor’ in Mali Killed by Road Bomb
A Russian national operating alongside Malian soldiers was killed by a roadside bomb in the center of the conflict-torn Sahel state, an army document and officials said.
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Europe
Erdogan Says Iraq Backs Turkey’s Push Against Kurdish Rebels
Turkish President Erdogan said the central government in Baghdad supported Turkey's latest offensive against outlawed Kurdish militants in northern Iraq.
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Arms
Norway Gives Ukraine Anti-Air Missiles
Norway has given Ukraine around 100 French-made Mistral anti-air missiles.
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Europe
Finnish MPs Begin Deciding Whether to Join NATO
Finland starts debating whether to seek NATO membership, after the war in Ukraine sparked a surge in political support for joining the bloc.
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Europe
Up to 20,000 Mercenaries in Ukraine: European Official
Up to 20,000 mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Group as well as from Syria and Libya are fighting alongside Moscow's forces in Ukraine.
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Europe
Czech Arms Firms to Repair Damaged Ukrainian Tanks
Czech firms will repair Ukrainian tanks and armored vehicles damaged in combat following a request from Kyiv, the Czech defense ministry said.
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