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10 civilians, Uganda rebel killed in DR Congo as UN security council renews MONUSCO peacekeeping mission

Staff Writer With AFP -
Ten civilians and a militant died in Beni in Democratic Republic of Congo's east on the day the U.N. Security Council renewed its MONUSCO peacekeeping mission until 2019
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Africa

Libya airstrike killed Al-Qaeda trainer Musa Abu Dawud, US Africa Command says

Joanne Stocker -
A U.S. airstrike in Libya over the weekend killed a top al-Qaeda leader, Musa Abu Dawud, and another fighter, the military's Africa Command said in a press release
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Business

Croatia set to buy 12 used Israeli F-16 fighter jets

Staff Writer With AFP -
NATO-member Croatia is set to buy a squadron of used F-16 fighter jets from Israel to to replace its Russian-made MiG-21s, after the country's top defense body backed the deal.
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Business

Poland buys US Patriot anti-missile system for $4.8 billion

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Poland signed a $4.75 billion (3.8-billion-euro) contract to purchase a U.S.-made Patriot anti-missile system, a move that is likely to irk Russia as East-West tensions rise
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Business

Rafael posts record $2.2 billion in sales for 2017

Joanne Stocker -
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. posted an all-time high of $2.2 billion in sales last year along with record orders, the company said
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Air

Afghan Air Force A-29 drops first laser-guided bomb against Taliban

Fergus Kelly -
An Afghan Air Force A-29 light attack aircraft used a laser-guided bomb against a Taliban target, marking the first time the AAF has dropped a laser-guided bomb in combat
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Europe

NATO announces expulsions of Russians over UK nerve agent allegations

Joanne Stocker -
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced new measures against Russia in response to the use of a nerve agent on ex-spy Sergei Skripal in the UK
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Business

UK awards MBDA £400 million contract for new Brimstone missiles

Fergus Kelly -
The United Kingdom has awarded MBDA a £400 million contract for production of Brimstone air-to-surface missiles that will extend its service life beyond 2030
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Africa

US Africa Command carries out first airstrike against Al-Qaeda in Libya

Joanne Stocker -
US Africa Command carried out its first airstrike against al-Qaeda in southwestern Libya over the weekend, just over 2 years after it ended a campaign against ISIS in the country
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Middle East

Yemen rebels stage show of force hours after missile attacks

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Hundreds of thousands of Houthi rebel supporters flooded the streets of Yemen's capital to mark 3 years of war, hours after Riyadh said it had intercepted missiles
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Business

US approves $1.1 billion sale to Saudi Arabia of military equipment and services

Fergus Kelly -
The U.S. State Department approved sales of military equipment and services to Saudi Arabia worth an estimated $1076.8 million
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Air

Raytheon awarded $523 million contract for AMRAAM air-to-air missile production

Fergus Kelly -
Raytheon was awarded a $523 million contract for the production of Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) that includes sales to eight U.S. allies
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Africa

Mali PM visits Kidal for first time since 2014, a day after 5 French soldiers injured in attack

Fergus Kelly -
Mali's Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga made a landmark visit to the restive northern town of Kidal on Friday, the first since 2014 by a head of government to to the area
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Americas

US Army orders 16 more UH-72A Lakota helicopters from Airbus, two weeks after it ordered 35

Fergus Kelly -
Airbus Helicopters was awarded an almost $117 million contract for 16 UH-72A Lakota helicopters for the U.S. Army, just two weeks 35 were ordered
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Asia Pacific

French female ISIS fighter captured in Afghanistan

Fergus Kelly -
A French woman fighting for Islamic State in Afghanistan has been detained, Afghan officials said, amid fears that ISIS militants fleeing Syria and Iraq are finding their way to the country
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Europe

Gunman shot dead after killing three and taking hostages in Trebes, southern France

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At least three people were killed after a gunman who allegedly claimed allegiance to Islamic State hijacked a car, shot at police officers and then took hostages at a supermarket in Trebes, southwest France
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