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Asia Pacific
N. Korea Fires Artillery Shells Near S. Korean Islands: Seoul
North Korea fired an artillery barrage near two South Korean islands on Friday, Seoul said, warning the actions threatened peace and that it would respond.
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Middle East
Islamic State Claims Iran Suicide Bombings That Killed 84
Islamic State said it carried out twin bombings that killed at least 84 people at a memorial ceremony in Iran for slain Revolutionary Guards general Soleimani.
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War
Russia Used N.Korean Missiles for Ukraine Attacks: US
North Korea has provided Russia with ballistic missiles and missile launchers that were used in recent attacks on Ukraine, the White House said.
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Middle East
Iraq’s Pro-Iran Hashed Force Says ‘US Strike’ Kills Senior Commander
A "US strike" in Baghdad killed a military commander of the Hashed al-Shaabi, the ex-paramilitary force said, with an Iraq security official reporting two deaths in a drone attack.
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Europe
Ukraine’s Mobile Air Defenses Have Ammo for ‘Few More Attacks:’ Commander
Ukraine's mobile air defenses have enough ammunition for a few more attacks but then will need more Western aid, a senior military commander said.
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Sea
China, US Announce Military Patrols in Disputed South China Sea
China and the US both announced military deployments in the South China Sea, following heightened tensions between Beijing and the Philippines.
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Air
Norway to Send F-16s to Denmark for Ukraine Pilot Training
Norway said it would send two F-16 fighter jets to Denmark to help train Ukrainian pilots in the use of the planes.
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Arms
NATO to Buy 1,000 Patriot Missiles in Face of Russia Threat
NATO members in Europe have signed a contract for up to 1,000 Patriot missiles to bolster air defenses in the face of the threat from Russia.
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Africa
Jihadists Kill 15 in Nigeria New Year Attacks: Residents
Jihadists have killed at least 15 people in New Year's Day attacks on two villages near the town of Chibok in northeast Nigeria's Borno State, residents said.
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Middle East
Bombs Kill 103 at Iran Memorial for Soleimani: State Media
At least 103 people were killed in Iran as two bombs in quick succession struck a crowd commemorating slain general Soleimani on the anniversary of his killing.
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