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War
International Outrage Grows Over Israel’s Plans for West Bank
International outrage was growing on Monday at Israeli plans to tighten the country's grip over the occupied West Bank, with the United Nations chief saying he was "gravely concerned."
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War
UAE Says Welcomes US-Backed Peace Plan for Sudan
The United Arab Emirates on Sunday said it welcomed a US-backed peace plan for the war in Sudan, where the Gulf country has repeatedly faced accusations of fueling the devastating conflict.
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War
Israel Announces Measures to Deepen Control Over West Bank
Israel's security cabinet approved a series of measures on Sunday set to deepen Israeli control over the occupied West Bank, paving the way for further settlement expansion in the Palestinian territory.
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Africa
Ethiopia Demands Eritrea ‘Immediately Withdraw’ Troops From Its Territory
A bitter war of words has escalated further after Ethiopia ordered neighboring Eritrea to "immediately withdraw its troops" from Ethiopian territory, with the pair seemingly inching towards a new conflict.
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Terrorism
Lebanon Surprised After Kuwait Includes Hospitals on ‘Terror’ List
Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification after Kuwait inscribed several private hospitals in the Mediterranean country on its "terror" list on Sunday.
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War
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill 3: Officials
Overnight Russian strikes on Odesa and Kharkiv killed at least three people, Ukrainian officials said early Monday.
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Middle East
Iran Defies US Threats to Insist on Right to Enrich Uranium
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi ruled out Tehran ever giving up uranium enrichment in its negotiations with Washington.
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Europe
Ukraine, Norway, Sweden Top Destinations for German Arms Exports
Ukraine was again the top recipient of German defense exports last year, followed by Germany's Scandinavian NATO allies Norway and Sweden.
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Middle East
Top Hamas Leader Rejects Disarmament or ‘Foreign Rule’
A senior Hamas leader said that the Palestinian Islamist movement would not surrender its weapons nor accept foreign intervention in Gaza.
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Africa
South Africa to Withdraw Troops From UN Mission in DR Congo
South Africa will withdraw its 700 troops deployed under the United Nations' peacekeeping mission in the conflict-plagued DR Congo.
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