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Europe
French Patrol Aircraft Threatened by Russian Military: Minister
A French maritime patrol aircraft was the object of an "intimidation attempt" this week by the Russian military over the Baltic Sea, France said Friday, calling the incident "unacceptable."
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Asia Pacific
Philippine Navy Holds Exercise Near China-Controlled Reef
The Philippine Navy said its warships held exercises Friday in the South China Sea as part of its efforts to assert its sovereign rights over waters also claimed by Beijing.
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Europe
Russian Attack Kills Four in Kyiv: City’s Military Administration
A Russian attack has killed four people and injured three in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, the city's military administration said Saturday.
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Middle East
Israeli Government Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Israel's cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ending days of uncertainty about whether the truce would go into effect this weekend.
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Europe
Russia, Iran to Sign ‘Partnership’ Pact
Russia and Iran will sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty on Friday during a visit to Moscow by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, cementing ties between two of the world's most heavily sanctioned countries.
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Europe
France, Norway Say Jet Fighter Deliveries to Ukraine ‘On Schedule’
France and Norway, two of the handful of countries that have pledged jet fighters to Ukraine, will meet their commitments on schedule, the two countries' defense ministers said Thursday in Oslo.
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Africa
Jihadists Kill Nigerian Soldiers After Burial of Attack Victims
Clashes between Nigerian forces and Boko Haram jihadists have killed nine soldiers in the northeast of the country, two military officers told AFP Thursday, days after a rival jihadist group shot dead dozens of farmers.
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Europe
Cyprus Hails New Access to US Defense Goods
Cyprus on Thursday heralded a move by US President Joe Biden allowing the strategic Mediterranean country access to military equipment.
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Asia Pacific
Pakistan Convoy Ambushed on Supply Mission to Cut-off Region
Gunmen ambushed a Pakistan convoy taking vital supplies to a region besieged by sectarian fighting on Thursday, police said, despite a truce ordering warring tribes to lay down arms.
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Europe
Blasts in Kyiv as UK’s Starmer Inks ‘Landmark’ 100-Year Accord
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a "landmark" 100-year partnership agreement with Ukraine on Thursday during an unannounced visit to the war-torn country, seeking to shore up support for Kyiv before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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