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All targets in Syria hit successfully, Pentagon says

Staff Writer With AFP -
Officials from the U.S. Department of Defense said on Saturday that a joint US-British-French operation against Syria's regime had "successfully hit every target."
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Middle East

US, UK, and France strike Syria chemical weapons targets

Anna Varfolomeeva -
The US, France and the United Kingdom took "decisive action" to strike the chemical weapons infrastructure in Syria, U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis said in a press conference on Friday.
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Commentary

Why won’t Secretary Mattis say the US controls Syrian oilfields?

Jared Szuba -
US Senator Bob Corker said he doesn’t think enough has been made of the US airstrike in Syria that killed hundreds of Russians. Jared Szuba argues he’s right.
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Africa

US airstrike on al-Shabaab in Somalia destroys VBIED, Africom says

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An airstrike targeting al-Qaeda affiliate al-Shabaab in Somalia destroyed a vehicle bomb on April 11, the U.S. military’s Africa Command said.
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Air

Russian Ka-29 military helicopter crashes in Baltic Sea, killing both pilots

Staff Writer With AFP -
A Russian military helicopter has crashed during a training night flight over the Baltic Sea, killing two pilots, the Russian army said
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Africa

Facing Mali equipment shortfalls, the UN asks Canada to deploy helicopters in June

Fergus Kelly -
The United Nations is in talks with Canada for early deployment of six helicopters to its Minusma peacekeeping force in Mali, and its representative pointed to other equipment shortfalls
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Americas

Pompeo says ‘couple of hundred’ Russians killed in February Syria clash

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The outgoing head of the CIA appeared to confirm reports that around 200 Russian mercenaries were killed in February during a clash with US Coalition-backed Syrian Democratic Forces near Deir Ezzor in Syria
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Air

Greek military jet crashes in Aegean Sea, pilot killed

Joanne Stocker -
The pilot of a Greek air force jet is missing after the jet crashed in the Aegean Sea, 9 miles northeast of Skyros island
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Middle East

Syrian military takes control over Eastern Ghouta after rebels in Douma lay down arms

Joanne Stocker -
The Syrian army is set to control all of Eastern Ghouta in Damascus after entering the rebel enclave of Douma, Russian officials and media reported.
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Asia Pacific

At least 7 people killed in fighting and protests in Indian Kashmir

Staff Writer With AFP -
At least seven people, including at least three civilians, were killed in fighting in Indian Kashmir, sparking angry retaliatory protests and violent street clashes across the region
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Africa

257 killed in Algerian military transport plane crash

Staff Writer With AFP -
An Algerian military Il-76 transport plane crashed and caught fire on Wednesday killing 257 people, mostly army personnel and members of their families, officials said
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Africa

At least 18 killed in clashes as joint UN-Central African Republic operation in Bangui continues

Fergus Kelly -
At least 18 people were killed in clashes in the mainly Muslim PK5 district of Bangui, capital of Central African Republic, as a joint UN-CAR operation against armed groups continues
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Africa

UN peacekeeper killed, 8 wounded in Central Africa Republic operation

Fergus Kelly -
A United Nations peacekeeper was killed and eight others wounded in clashes with armed groups in the mainly Muslim PK5 neighbourhood in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic
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Commentary

Libya’s militia problem

Erin A. Neale -
The international community’s narrow focus on political harmony will have huge costs for the future of Libya and the region.
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Europe

Greece fires warning shots at Turkish helicopter in Aegean Sea

Staff Writer With AFP -
Greek soldiers fired warning shots at a Turkish helicopter after it approached the small island of Ro, which marks their border in the Aegean Sea, a Greek military source said
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Air

US approves sale to Qatar of 5,000 guided rockets for Apache helicopters

Fergus Kelly -
The U.S. State Department approved the $300 million sale to Qatar of 5,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System guided rockets for its Apache helicopters
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