Staff Writer With AFP
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Americas
Nine Killed as Colombia Guerrillas Clash Despite Peace Talks
Nine people were killed in fighting between two Colombian guerrilla groups, an official said, even as progress was reported in talks seeking to end decades of armed conflict.
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Africa
Armed Attackers Fired on Burundi Civilians, Says Army
Burundi's army said armed men fired on civilians, an attack claimed by rebels known for making cross-border incursions from DR Congo.
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Africa
Niger Reopens Airspace Following Coup
Niger reopened its airspace nearly a month after imposing a ban following a military coup in July, the official Nigerien news agency said.
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Asia Pacific
Bomb Attack on Myanmar Border Hub Kills 5 Officials, Wounds 11
A bomb attack on a government compound in the Myanmar border hub of Myawady killed five government and security officials and wounded 11 policemen, sources said.
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Europe
Ukraine Claims Russian Drones Fell on Romania Overnight
Kyiv said Iranian-made Russian drones fell and detonated on Romanian territory during an overnight strike on the Ukrainian port of Izmail, a claim that NATO member Romania denied.
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Europe
Zelensky Replaces Ukraine’s Defense Minister Reznikov
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he was replacing defense minister Oleksiy Reznikov, calling for new approaches in the ministry.
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Asia Pacific
Australia to Help Boost Security in Solomon Islands
Australia will boost security in Solomon Islands by sending additional personnel to cover both the Pacific Games and the general elections.
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Middle East
Northeast Syria Clashes Between Army, Pro-Turkey Fighters Kill 23: Monitor
Clashes in Kurdish-held northeast Syria between the army and Turkey-backed armed factions killed 23 people.
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Africa
Putchists Must Leave or Face ECOWAS Military Action, Niger FM Warns
Niger's top diplomat said ECOWAS was determined to take military action if the putschists who overthrew President Bazoum didn't stand down.
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