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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Western Coalition in Syria Shoots Down Menacing Drone
A drone that threatened a base with US and partner forces in southern Syria was shot down by a British fighter jet with the Western anti-Islamic State coalition.
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Africa
Europe Builds Up Mali Force as France Draws Down Troops
France's military camps in Mali are going quiet as Paris winds down its security presence in the restive West African country.
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Americas
US Warns Mali on Accepting Russia’s Wagner Mercenaries
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Mali's military rulers not to accept Russia's Wagner mercenaries.
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Middle East
Syrian Soldier Killed in Israeli Missile Raid: State Media
A Syrian soldier was killed in an Israeli missile raid from the occupied Golan Heights into southern Syria.
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Europe
Putin Wants ‘Immediate’ Talks With NATO on Russia’s Security
Russian President Putin said he wants "immediate" talks with the United States and NATO over security guarantees.
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Africa
Armed With Drones, Turkey Explores African Arms Sales
Armed with battle-tested drones, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been deepening defense ties with African countries.
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Middle East
UAE Protests Stringent Biden Conditions for Jet Fighters
The UAE threatened to scrap its mega-purchase of US F-35 fighter jets, protesting stringent conditions amid Washington's concerns on China.
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Europe
Russia Says Monitoring French Warship in Black Sea
Russia said it was monitoring a French warship near its borders in the Black Sea.
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Africa
Gunmen Kill Eight at Nigeria Village Market: Residents
Suspected criminal gang members in central Nigeria's Plateau state attacked a village during market day killing at least eight people.
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Africa
French Soldiers Lower Flag After Years in Mali’s Timbuktu
French troops are leaving their base in Timbuktu, raising questions about the future of jihadist activity in the Sahel state.
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