Conflict

At Least 20 Burundian Soldiers Killed in DR Congo

At least 20 Burundian soldiers have been killed in ongoing fighting in eastern DR Congo, military sources told AFP on Saturday, only days after a peace deal was signed in Washington.

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Venezuela Swears in 5,600 Troops After US Military Build-up

The Venezuelan army swore in 5,600 soldiers on Saturday, as the United States cranks up military pressure on the oil-producing country.

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Israel Army Says Killed Two Palestinians After Attempted Ramming Attack

Israel's military said that its forces killed two men in the occupied West Bank after what it described as an attempted ramming attack, with the Palestinian Authority identifying the deceased as a 17- and 55-year-old.

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Four Civilians Killed in Fresh Afghan-Pakistan Border Clash

An overnight exchange of fire at one of the main Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossings killed four civilians, an Afghan official said on Saturday, in the latest flare-up since deadly clashes in October.

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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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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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Australia Weighs Sending Old Tiger Helicopters to Ukraine

Canberra is assessing whether to send its fleet of 22 aging Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters to Ukraine as it seeks more tools to counter Russian unmanned aerial systems and bolster frontline aviation, according to local Australian media.

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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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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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EU Presents Plan to Use Russian Assets for Ukraine as Belgium Frets

The EU on Wednesday laid out a plan to use frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine with $105 billion over the next two years, despite outspoken opposition from key player Belgium.

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