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Europe
US Calls Poland Offer of Jets for Ukraine a ‘Surprise’
The US was caught off guard when Poland announced it was prepared to provide Mig-29 fighter jets under a reported scheme that would eventually send the planes to Ukraine, a US official said.
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Middle East
Iran Says Puts New Military Satellite in Orbit
Iran announced it had successfully placed a military satellite in orbit, as talks on reviving the nuclear deal reach a critical stage.
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Europe
Air Strike Kills Nine in Ukrainian City Sumy: Rescuers
An air strike killed at least nine people, including two children, in the Ukraine's Sumy, where a humanitarian corridor was to be set up.
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Africa
More Than 300 Civilians Killed in Three Months of Ethiopia Airstrikes: UN
Airstrikes have killed at least 304 civilians since late November in Ethiopia's war-torn north.
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Europe
Five Reasons Why Ukraine Has Been Able to Stall Russian Advance
Ukrainian forces have managed to hold up the advance of the Russians with resistance that has won plaudits from Western allies.
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Business
Saudi, Lockheed Martin in Missile Defense Deal
Saudi Arabia announced a deal with Lockheed Martin to manufacture elements of the missile defenses of the Gulf state, the target of frequent cross-border attacks by rebels in Yemen.
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Europe
Milley Exhorts US Troops to Stop ‘Great Power War’
Top US General Mark Milley asked American troops stationed in Europe to display their resolve to prevent "a great power war" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Africa
French Army Says Senior AQIM Leader Djouadi Killed in Mali
France's army said that its anti-jihadist force in Mali had killed Yahia Djouadi, a "senior leader" of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb responsible for finance and logistics.
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Europe
Mayor of Town Near Kyiv Killed by Russian Fire
Russian forces have killed the mayor of Gostomel, a town near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
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Asia Pacific
China Says Military Spending to Grow 7.1 Percent in 2022
China's military budget is set to increase by 7.1 percent in 2022.
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