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Americas
Cuba Releases 20 Political Prisoners: NGO
Cuba has freed at least 20 political prisoners since the government announced that it would release 51 people in a deal with the Vatican.
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Middle East
12 Wounded in Israel Following Iranian Missile Launch: Emergency Services
Israeli emergency services said at least 12 people were injured in the center of the country on Tuesday evening following a missile launch from Iran.
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Americas
US to Deploy Elite Army Brigade to Middle East: Reports
The US is planning to send some 3,000 soldiers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East to support operations against Iran.
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Europe
British FM ‘Concerned’ Iran War Taking Focus Away From Gaza
British Foreign Minister Cooper said she was "deeply concerned" that the conflict in the Middle East had shifted focus away from the Gaza peace plan.
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Middle East
Iraq Armed Group Says Commander, Fighters Killed in Strike
A strike in western Iraq on Tuesday killed a commander and several fighters from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, the group said.
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Europe
Macron, Alongside Lebanese Minister, Warns Against ‘Occupation’
French President Macron issued a warning that "occupation" does not bring security, in a message seen as directed at Israel.
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Asia Pacific
N. Korea’s Kim Vows ‘Irreversible’ Nuclear Status, Warns Seoul of ‘Merciless’ Response
North Korea will never change its status as a nuclear-armed state, its leader Kim Jong Un said, state media reported on Tuesday.
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Middle East
Israel’s David’s Sling System Failed to Intercept Iranian Missiles: Army
A malfunction in the David's Sling interceptor system allowed two Iranian ballistic missiles to strike southern Israel, wounding dozens.
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Europe
UK Sending Air Defense Systems to Gulf: PM
Britain is sending short-range air defense systems to the Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
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Middle East
Pakistan Vows to ‘Eradicate Terrorism’ as Afghan Truce Nears End
Pakistan said Monday that the country remains committed to "eradicating the menace of terrorism," as the clock ticked down to the end of a temporary ceasefire with Afghanistan.
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