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4 January

Air

Russia Says Downed Eight US-Supplied ATACMS Missiles

Russia said it had shot down eight US-supplied ATACMS missiles, whose use Moscow has warned could spark a hypersonic ballistic missile attack on Kyiv.

3 January

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

M23 Rebels Edge Closer to Key Town in East DR Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels moved closer to a key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing a nearby area.

3 January

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Army Says Intercepted Missile, Drone Launched From Yemen

Israel's military reported that it shot down a missile and a drone launched from Yemen, the latest in a series of attacks from the country targeting Israel in recent weeks.

3 January

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

24 Killed as Pro-Ankara Factions Clash With Syria’s Kurdish-Led SDF

At least 24 fighters, mostly from Turkish-backed groups, were killed in clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

2 January

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Probes Reports Hundreds Went AWOL From France-Trained Army Unit

Ukraine has opened a criminal probe into desertion and "abuse of power" after hundreds of soldiers were reported to have fled an army unit partly trained by France.

2 January

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Strikes Syrian Army Positions Near Aleppo: Monitor

Israel bombed Syrian army positions south of Aleppo , the latest such strikes since the overthrow of longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad.

2 January

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Threatens to Step Up Gaza Strikes

Israel warned that it will intensify its strikes in Gaza if Hamas keeps up its rocket fire, as Palestinian rescuers reported dozens of deaths from Israeli strikes on the first day of the New Year.

2 January

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