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Asia Pacific
Nine Attackers Killed in Raid on Pakistan Air Base
Pakistan's military killed nine armed men who attacked an air force training base, with a group affiliated with the Pakistan Taliban claiming responsibility.
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Africa
DR Congo Army, UN Troops Announce Joint Operation Against M23 Rebels
UN peacekeepers in DR Congo announced a joint operation with the national army designed to stop M23 rebels from capturing key eastern cities.
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Asia Pacific
5 Civilians Killed in Blast Targeting Pakistan Police
A bomb blast targeting a Pakistan police van in northwestern Pakistan killed five civilians and wounded 21 people, officials said.
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Asia Pacific
Myanmar Junta Vows to Hit Back at Ethnic Groups’ Offensive
Myanmar's junta chief vowed to strike back after an alliance of ethnic minority groups seized towns and blocked trade routes to China.
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Middle East
Israel Says Troops Encircle Gaza City
Israeli ground troops encircled Hamas stronghold Gaza City, as top US diplomat Antony Blinken arrived for a trip focused on minimizing civilian casualties.
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Americas
Republicans Advance Israel Funding Without Ukraine, Defying Biden
The Republican-led lower chamber of US Congress passed a $14 billion aid package for Israel, defying President Joe Biden's request for more money for Ukraine.
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Americas
Lisa Franchetti Becomes First Woman to Lead US Navy
The US Senate approved Admiral Lisa Franchetti's nomination to lead the Navy, making her the first woman to hold the position and to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Americas
China on ‘Alert’ After US, Canadian Ships Cross Taiwan Strait
China said its troops were "on constant high alert" after US and Canadian warships passed through the Taiwan Strait.
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Africa
US Warns Sudan Unit Against ‘Imminent Large-Scale Attack’ in Darfur
US warned Sudan's paramilitary force against what Washington said were signs of an "imminent large-scale attack" in North Darfur's capital.
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Europe
Putin Revokes Russia’s Ratification of Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law revoking Russia's ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
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