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Africa
Southern African Leaders Hold Summit on Jihadist Threat
Leaders of the southern African regional bloc SADC will hold an extraordinary summit on Thursday in Maputo to discuss the violence engulfing northern Mozambique.
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Africa
Suspected ADF Militia Kills 13 in Eastern DR Congo
Thirteen people in the eastern DR Congo have been killed in a suspected attack by the Allied Democratic Forces, local officials said Wednesday.
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Europe
Armenia Says Soldier Killed in Shootout With Azerbaijani Forces
An Armenian soldier was killed Tuesday in a border shootout with Azerbaijani forces, Armenia's defense ministry said.
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Americas
US Pullout From Afghanistan at Least 16% Complete: Pentagon
The US pullout from Afghanistan is at least 16 percent and as much as a quarter complete, the Pentagon's Central Command said.
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Americas
US Vows Support for Gaza Truce but No ‘Benefit’ for Hamas
Antony Blinken vowed support to help rebuild the battered Gaza Strip and shore up a truce between Hamas and Israel, but insisted the territory's Islamist militant rulers would not benefit from any aid.
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Africa
Malian Army Detains Leaders, Triggering Condemnation, Coup Fears
Malian officers upset with a government reshuffle have detained the president and prime minister at an army camp outside the capital, triggering broad international condemnation and demands for their immediate release.
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Asia Pacific
Afghan Forces, Taliban Clash Near Capital
Afghan forces clashed with Taliban fighters in a provincial capital about 75 miles from Kabul, prompting the defense minister to take charge of a counteroffensive.
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Middle East
Turkey Detains Top IS Suspect Wanted by US
Turkish intelligence officers have arrested an Egyptian-born terror suspect wanted by Washington who was a top explosives expert for the Islamic State group, state media reported Monday.
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Americas
US Says Unclear Iran Ready for Nuclear Pact Return
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said it remains unclear whether Iran is "ready and willing" to take the necessary steps to return to compliance with the multination nuclear agreement.
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Asia Pacific
Iran Guards Unveil ‘Gaza’ Drone in Tribute to Palestinians
Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveiled a new combat drone dubbed "Gaza" in a tribute to Palestinians, the force's official website reported, hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian armed groups took effect.
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