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Middle East
Anti-Hamas Militia in Gaza Says Leader Killed
A notorious Palestinian armed group opposed to Hamas in Gaza and suspected of being backed by Israel has announced that its leader, Yasser Abu Shabab, has been killed.
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Americas
Colombia and Paramilitary Drug Gang Vow Further Peace Talks in Doha
The Colombian government and the country's largest drug-trafficking gang inked an agreement in Qatar on Friday committing to further talks aimed at the paramilitary group's eventual disarmament and peace in territories under its control.
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Africa
Fighting Erupts in DR Congo a Day After Peace Deal Signed
Fresh fighting in eastern DR Congo on Friday forced hundreds to flee across the border into Rwanda, a day after a peace deal was signed in Washington.
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Arms
In Russia’s Shadow, Norway to Buy Two Submarines and Missiles
Norway is to buy two more German-made submarines along with long-range missiles as the country bordering Russia bolsters its defenses.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
France Probes Mystery Drone Flight Over Nuclear Sub Base
The French military used jammers as several suspected drones flew over a closely guarded base housing nuclear ballistic submarines, prosecutors said Friday.
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Africa
EU Envoy Warns Sahel Jihadist Surge Threatens Europe
European security is increasingly at risk from spiralling jihadist violence in the Sahel, the EU's envoy to the region said Thursday.
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Middle East
Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on South Lebanon After Warnings
Israeli raids hit south Lebanon on Thursday as its military said it was striking Hezbollah weapons storage facilities, a day after Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks in decades.
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Africa
Trump, Rwanda and DR Congo Leaders Sign Deal Despite Fresh Violence
US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace deal Thursday, even as fresh violence raised questions about the accord to end one of Africa's longest wars.
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Europe
Man Suspected of Link to UK Synagogue Attacker Charged With Terror Offenses
A man investigated for suspected links to the Manchester synagogue attack was charged Thursday with four terrorism offenses not "directly" related to the atrocity, English prosecutors announced.
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Americas
US to Sell Bombs to Canada in $2.7B Deal
The United States said Thursday it had approved a $2.68-billion sale of bombs to Canada, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is sharply expanding defense spending amid uncertainties over relations with Washington.
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