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Asia Pacific
Taliban Says US ‘Bombarding Civilians, Houses’ in Violation of Afghan Deal
The Taliban on Friday rejected Washington's accusations that it had not lived up to its promises in Afghanistan, in turn claiming the US was "bombarding civilians."
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Yemenis Seek Justice for ‘Unlawful’ US Drone Strike Killings
Two Yemeni families have filed a petition this week against the US government over the "unlawful" killing of 34 relatives, including nine children, in counter-terrorism operations, said human rights group Reprieve.
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Africa
Gunmen Kidnap, Kill Dozens in Nigeria After Military Revamp
At least 30 people were kidnapped and a dozen others killed in a series of attacks in northwest Nigeria, witnesses said, hours after the president had replaced his military commanders.
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Middle East
Islamic State ‘Wali’ Abu Yasser al-Issawi Killed in Iraq: Prime Minister
Iraq's premier announced the military had killed Abu Yasser al-Issawi, the top Islamic State group figure in the country.
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Africa
Huge Challenges Await Nigeria’s New Military Chiefs
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's sudden replacement of his top military commanders may be a welcome change in a country frustrated over a decade-long insurgency, but on the ground, soldiers face a complex mix of conflicts.
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Middle East
Biden Reviews Gulf Arms Deals, Starts Long Path With Iran
President Biden's administration signaled a fresh look at US policy in the Middle East, announcing reviews of massive arms packages for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
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Air
US B-52 Overflies Middle East as Biden Sets Policy Tone
A US B-52 bomber flew over the Middle East in a show of force by President Biden's new administration as it girds for a challenging relationship with Iran, the Pentagon said.
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Arctic
Norway Cancels Arctic Manoeuvres With NATO Allies Over Virus Fears
Norway said Tuesday it was canceling military exercises with NATO allies in the Arctic planned for March over fears of the spread of COVID-19 variants.
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Africa
100 Jihadists Killed in French-Malian Offensive
A hundred jihadists were killed this month in a joint Franco-Malian offensive in the West African country's lawless center, the Malian army said Tuesday.
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Middle East
Blast Shakes Riyadh Three Days After Projectile Intercepted
At least one loud explosion shook Riyadh on Tuesday, correspondents reported, three days after the kingdom intercepted a projectile over the Saudi capital.
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