Staff Writer With AFP
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Africa
Uganda Ups Deployment to DR Congo in Anti-Rebel Operation
Uganda sent more troops and equipment, including armored vehicles, into eastern DR Congo, witnesses at the border said.
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Europe
Russia Says Ukraine Goal to Retake Crimea ‘Direct Threat’
The Kremlin said Ukraine's stated goal of retaking Crimea amounted to a "direct threat" to Russia.
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Americas
Boeing Excluded From Canada Fighter Jet Procurement
Canada excluded Boeing from bidding on a multi-billion dollar contract to replace Canada's aging fleet of fighter jets.
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Asia Pacific
Iranian Forces, Taliban Exchange Fire at Border: Media
An exchange of fire erupted between Iranian forces and Afghanistan's Taliban at Iran's eastern border.
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Asia Pacific
Russia, ASEAN Hold First Naval Drills off Indonesian Coast
Russia and a number of Southeast Asian countries kicked off their first ever joint naval exercise along the Strait of Malacca.
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Africa
Ugandan Troops Enter DR Congo in Hunt for Deadly Militia
Ugandan troops crossed into DR Congo as part of a joint operation against a notorious militia that both countries accuse of massacring civilians.
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Asia Pacific
China’s Taiwan Jet Incursions at Second-Highest Level in November
Chinese warplanes made 159 incursions into Taiwan's air defense zone in November according to AFP's database.
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Africa
Ethiopia PM Claims War Gains, Urges Rebels to ‘Surrender’
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged Tigrayan rebels to surrender, claiming government forces were nearing victory.
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Europe
NATO Eyes Russia’s Ukraine Buildup Amid Invasion Fears
NATO foreign ministers will meet to discuss how to counter a Russian military build-up on Ukraine's border.
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Americas
Pentagon Plans Stronger US Posture Toward China, Russia
The US military will reinforce deployments and bases directed at China and Russia, while maintaining forces in the Middle East.
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