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Africa
11 Soldiers, 15 Gunmen Dead in Burkina Faso Attacks: Army
Eleven soldiers and 15 gunmen have been killed in a suspected jihadist attack in eastern Burkina Faso, the army said.
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Europe
New Military Bases in Western Russia in Response to NATO Expansion: Minister
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Moscow would create new military bases in western Russia in response to the expansion of NATO.
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Africa
UN Says Army Blocked Patrol of Malian Town
The Malian army prevented United Nations forces from patrolling the central town of Djenne, a UN spokesman said.
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War
Ukraine Slams Russian Campaign in Donbas ‘Hell’
The renewed Russian offensive in Ukraine's Donbas has turned the eastern region into "hell," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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Air
Belarus Buys S-400, Iskander Missiles From Russia: Lukashenko
Belarus strongman Lukashenko said his country bought Iskander nuclear-capable missiles and S-400 anti-aircraft anti-missile systems from Russia.
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Americas
US Congress Approves $40B for Ukraine
Congress approved a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, the latest tranche of US assistance under President Joe Biden's promise of unwavering support for Kyiv.
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Africa
Mozambique Approves Tough Anti-Terror Bill
Mozambique's parliament approved a tough new anti-terror law that imposes stiff prison sentences for convicted jihadists.
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Europe
Turkey’s Erdogan ‘Determined’ to Block Nordic NATO Bids
Turkey is "determined" to block Sweden's and Finland's bids to join NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
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Africa
UN Envoy Calls for ‘Readjustment’ of C.Africa Peacekeeping Force
The UN envoy to the Central African Republic called for the "readjustment" of a UN peacekeeping force towards protecting civilians from abuse.
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Asia Pacific
North Korea ‘Ready for Nuclear Test’ With Biden Due in Seoul
North Korea is ready to conduct a nuclear test, a South Korean lawmaker said, with the US warning it could happen while President Biden is in Seoul.
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