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Middle East
Drones Shot Down in Attack on US Troops in Syria: Pentagon
Two drones were shot down Monday during an attempted attack on a base housing US forces in Syria, according to the Pentagon.
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Europe
Erdogan Submits Sweden’s NATO Bid to Turkish Parliament
President Erdogan of Turkey officially submitted Sweden's NATO membership application to parliament, bringing closer the possible end of a 17-month diplomatic standoff.
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Air
France Says Talking to Saudi About Rafale Fighter Sale
The French government is talking to Saudi Arabia about selling the kingdom Rafale fighter jets, France's defense minister said.
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Europe
Azerbaijan Hosts Joint Drills With Turkey Near Armenia
Azerbaijan's defense ministry said it had begun joint drills with its ally Turkey near the border with Armenia.
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Middle East
Two Killed in Clashes Between Iraqi, Kurdish Forces: Security Sources
An Iraqi soldier and a Kurdish fighter were killed during clashes following a dispute over the takeover of checkpoints in northern Iraq.
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War
Israel Says Hamas War Could Last Months, Vows It Would Be ‘Last’
Israel's defense minister said the war against Hamas could take "months" but insisted it would be the last against the Gaza militant group.
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Africa
Six Killed in Somalia Suicide Bombing
Six people were killed and nine others wounded in a suicide attack on a military outpost in the outskirts of the Somali capital Mogadishu.
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Asia Pacific
Philippines, China Trade Blame Over Collisions in Disputed Sea
Beijing and Manila traded blame for collisions between Chinese and Philippine boats on a resupply mission to Filipino troops in the South China Sea.
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Americas
US Amps Up Military Posture in Mideast, Warns Against ‘Escalation’
The United States warned Iran or its allies against any "escalation" in the wake of Israel's war with Hamas, two top US officials said.
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Middle East
Israel Eyes End to ‘Responsibility’ for Gaza: Minister
Israel intends to end all responsibility for Gaza as part of a "new regional reality" it expects to emerge after its war with Hamas.
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