terrorism

Kurdish Militant PKK Says Disbanding, Ending Armed Struggle

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announced its dissolution, saying it was ending its armed struggle against the Turkish state.

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US Sanctions Myanmar Ethnic Militia, Warlord for Cyber Scams

The US has sanctioned Myanmar’s Karen National Army ethnic group for alleged online scams, human trafficking, and cross-border smuggling.

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Activists Say Drones Hit Aid Boat Heading for Gaza, Blame Israel

A group of activists organizing an aid boat for Gaza said it was attacked on Friday by drones in international waters off Malta as they headed towards the Palestinian territory, accusing Israel of attacking the vessel.

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Nigeria Governors Urge Army to Rethink Anti-Jihadist Strategy

State governors in northeast Nigeria on Thursday called on government security forces to rethink their counter-insurgency strategy, after more than 100 people were killed last month in jihadist attacks.

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Israel Vows ‘Significant Force’ if Syria Govt Fails to Protect Druze

Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Thursday that Israel will respond forcefully if Syria's Islamist-led government fails to protect the Druze minority, after two days of deadly sectarian clashes near Damascus.

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Pakistan Says India Planning Strike After Deadly Kashmir Attack

Pakistan said on Wednesday it had "credible intelligence" that India was planning an imminent military strike and vowed to retaliate, as the United States appeals to both sides to de-escalate after a deadly attack in Kashmir.

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Indian PM Has Given Military ‘Operational Freedom’ to Respond to Kashmir Attack: Govt Source

Indian Prime Minister Modi has given India's military "operational freedom" to respond to a deadly attack in Kashmir last week.

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India PM Vows to Pursue Kashmir Attackers to ‘Ends of the Earth’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday to punish those responsible for killing 26 civilians in Kashmir, after his government blamed arch-rival Pakistan for backing the gruesome attack.

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Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Air Strikes Kill 25

Gaza's civil defense agency reported that Israeli air strikes since dawn on Sunday have killed at least 25 people across the Gaza Strip, including women and children.

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About 200 People Flee Myanmar to Thailand, Thai Officials Say

Around 200 ethnic Karen people fled fighting in Myanmar and crossed the border into Thailand, Thai border officials said Saturday.

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