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Asia Pacific
Israel Conducts First Lebanon Strikes in Seven Years: Military
The Israeli air force carried out its first air strikes on neighboring Lebanon in seven years following a second day of rocket fire across the border.
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Africa
115 Killed in Military Crackdown in Nigeria: Amnesty
Amnesty International accused Nigerian security forces of using excessive force and killing at least 115 people in a crackdown on separatist agitators in the country's restive southeast.
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Air
Rocket Fire From Lebanon Prompts Israeli Shelling: Army
Rocket fire from Lebanon hit northern Israel prompting retaliatory shelling.
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Terrorism
Taliban Claim Kabul Bombing as Afghan Forces Defend Besieged Cities
The Taliban claimed responsibility for a huge bomb attack in Kabul targeting the defense minister.
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Europe
‘Potential Hijack’ of Ship off UAE Coast Has Ended: UK Maritime Security Agency
An incident where a ship may have been hijacked off the coast of the United Arab Emirates has ended and the vessel is safe, a UK maritime security agency said on Wednesday.
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Africa
16 Killed in Attack in DR Congo’s Restive East: Army
At least 16 people were killed in an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo's conflict-plagued east, believed to be the work of armed Islamists.
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Asia Pacific
US Vows ‘Collective Response’ on Tanker Attack as Iran Warns
The United States promised to lead a "collective response" against Iran in retaliation for a deadly attack on an Israeli-linked tanker.
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Asia Pacific
Afghan Fighting Rages as US and UK Accuse Taliban of Massacring Civilians
The United States and Britain accused the Taliban of atrocities that may amount to "war crimes" in the town of Spin Boldak.
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Europe
German Frigate Deploys on Indo-Pacific Mission
Germany dispatched a frigate to the Indo-Pacific region for the first time in almost 20 years, a move that could put strain on the relationship with China.
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Africa
15 Soldiers Killed, Six Missing in Niger Attack: Ministry
Fifteen soldiers have been killed and six more are missing after a "terrorist" attack in southwest Niger.
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