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Israeli Soldiers Shoot Dead Palestinian Who Fired on Troops: Army

Staff Writer With AFP -
A Palestinian who shot at Israeli troops near Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday was killed when soldiers returned fire, Israel's army said.
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Africa

Ethiopia PM Orders Riposte After ‘Attack’ on Army Camp in Restive Tigray

Staff Writer With AFP -
Ethiopia declared a state of emergency in Tigray after PM Ahmed ordered a military response to a deadly attack by the ruling party of the restive region on a camp housing federal troops.
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Americas

DoD Discusses Strategies, Lays Out Plans to Counter Drone Threats

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The US Department of Defense discussed an integrated approach to dealing with the hazard of the skies increasingly getting congested with easily-operated, relatively cheap, and widely available drones.
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Asia Pacific

Deadly Afghanistan Attack Points Towards Drone-Use by Taliban

Inder Singh Bisht -
An unspecified explosion carried out by the Taliban in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province that left four security officers dead points at the insurgents using drones.
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Africa

Second Aid Worker Shot Dead in South Sudan in a Week

Staff Writer With AFP -
The United Nations said Tuesday that a second aid worker had been murdered in South Sudan this week in a vast and isolated region scarred by armed violence and lawlessness.
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Americas

India Hosts Key Naval Exercise with Eye on China

Staff Writer With AFP -
India, Australia, Japan, and the United States started a strategic navy drill Tuesday in the Bay of Bengal, with all four countries keeping a wary eye on China's growing military power.
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Air

US Sale of MQ-9 SeaGuardian Drones to Taiwan Reaches Final Stage

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The sale of four US-made MQ-9 SeaGuardian drones to Taiwan has reached its final stage of approval after crossing a key hurdle at Congress.
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Commentary

Why Afghanistan Has Pledged Support for Azerbaijan in Nagorno Karabakh

Anonymous -
Afghanistan’s support for Azerbaijan in its war with Armenia reflects Kabul's desire to strengthen ties with countries which will help it increase its global trade.
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Africa

French Airstrikes Kill Over 50 Qaeda-Linked Jihadists in Mali

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The French government said Monday its forces had killed more than 50 jihadists aligned to Al-Qaeda in air strikes in central Mali.
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Africa

DR Congo Begins Disarmament of Rebels in Troubled Ituri

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DR Congo's government has begun a process of disarming a rebel movement active in the restive province of Ituri for two decades, eight months after a peace agreement was signed.
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Asia Pacific

Indian Forces Shoot Dead Kashmir Rebel Leader Saifullah Mir

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Indian government forces shot dead Saifullah Mir, the leader of restive Kashmir's largest militant group Hizbul Mujahideen.
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Africa

Gunmen Kill at Least 32 in Ethiopia ‘Massacre:’ Rights Agency

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An armed group in Ethiopia's restive Oromia region has carried out a "horrendous" attack on civilians, the government said Monday, with one survivor saying dozens had died.
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Asia Pacific

At Least 19 Killed After Gunmen Storm Kabul University

Staff Writer With AFP -
At least 19 people were killed and 22 wounded Monday when militants stormed Afghanistan's biggest university, an official said.
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Africa

Boko Haram ‘Kills 12’ in Raid Near Nigeria’s Chibok

Staff Writer With AFP -
Boko Haram jihadists on Sunday killed 12 people and abducted seven others in a raid on a village near the northeast Nigerian town of Chibok.
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Asia Pacific

Eight Wounded as Gunmen Storm Kabul University Book Fair

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At least eight people were wounded when gunmen stormed Kabul University on Monday during an Iranian book fair, firing shots and sending students fleeing.
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Americas

US Army Confronts ‘Worrisome Erosion in Overmatch’ With New High-Tech Equipment

Ronald Watkins -
The US Army is looking to reclaim its decisive edge in close combat through modernization efforts including new high-tech gear and a more powerful squad rifle for frontline troops.
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