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Finland’s Air Force Quietly Drops Swastika From Emblem

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Finland's air force, which for over a century has had a Swastika as part of its emblem, has replaced the controversial Nazi-linked symbol with a golden eagle.
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Middle East

Hamas Tests Rockets to Warn Israel Over Annexation Plan

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As protests flare across Palestinian territories against Israel's plan to annex a part of West Bank, Hamas has showcased its firepower, sending about 20 rockets into the Mediterranean Sea.
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Terrorism

Taliban Maintain Ties to Al-Qaeda Affiliate: Pentagon

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The Pentagon said the Taliban maintain ties to an Al Qaeda affiliate in Afghanistan, undermining regional security, despite attempts at going ahead with much-delayed peace talks with the Afghan government.
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Asia Pacific

China-India Skirmish: Part of Maritime Versus Land Power Struggle

Inderjeet Parmar and Atul Bhardwaj -
China-India tensions will persist because they are tethered to the ensuing US-China Cold War, which itself is a titanic battle over who will dominate the world.
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Americas

US F-16 Pilot Dies in South Carolina Crash

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A US Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft has crashed during a training mission in South Carolina, killing its pilot, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
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Asia Pacific

UN Blames Afghan Forces for Deadly Market Shelling

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The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan blamed Afghan forces for firing mortar shells that struck a busy market in a southern province and killed at least 23 civilians.
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Americas

Trump Approves Cutting 9,500 Troops in Germany: Pentagon

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President Donald Trump has approved a plan to slash the US military presence in Germany by 9,500 troops, the Defense Department said.
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Middle East

Iran Says ‘No Military Solution’ for Syria in Talks With Russia, Turkey

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Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said there is "no military solution" for Syria on Wednesday during a video conference with his Russian and Turkish counterparts.
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Africa

Sahel Allies, France Highlight Progress in Anti-Jihad Campaign

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Sahel countries and their ally France on Tuesday vowed to press ahead with a tactical shift in their campaign against an eight-year-old jihadist insurgency.
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Saudi, US Push for Extension of Iran Arms Embargo

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Touring the Gulf, US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook warned of an "emboldened Iran" if the UN Security Council fails to extend the current arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.
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Africa

Turkey Slams France’s ‘Destructive’ Approach to Libya Conflict

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Turkey on Tuesday blasted France’s “destructive” approach to the conflict in Libya in response to France's claims that Turkey's involvement in Libya has been “criminal.”
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Asia Pacific

Australia to Boost Defense Spending as China Tensions Rise

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Australia will announce a substantial increase in defense spending and focus on projecting military power in the Indo-Pacific amid escalating tensions with China.
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Africa

New Libya Mass Grave After Haftar’s Fighters Withdrew: Govt Forces

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Nine bodies have been found in another mass grave in the Libyan town of Tarhuna after fighters loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar withdrew, pro-government forces said Monday.
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Asia Pacific

Blasts at Afghan Market in Helmand Kill 23 Civilians, Wound 15: Officials

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Multiple explosions tore through a busy market in southern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 23 civilians, officials said, blaming the Taliban for the carnage.
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Africa

Jihadists in NE Nigeria Kill 11, Others Missing: Security Sources

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At least nine Nigerian soldiers and two members of a civil defense militia were killed in a jihadist attack on a civilian convoy in northeast Borno state.
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Asia Pacific

UN Warns of ‘Intensified Fighting’ in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

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The United Nations called for 'urgent measures to spare civilians' in Myanmar's conflict-wracked northwest on Sunday, saying fighting has intensified between the army and insurgents.
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