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Trial starts in Sweden of 2 oil executives accused of complicity in war crimes in Sudan
STOCKHOLM — Two executives of a Swedish oil exploration and production company went on trial Tuesday in Stockholm for securing…
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US, Indonesia and 5 other nations hold war drills amid China concerns
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Soldiers from the U.S., Indonesia and five other nations began annual training exercises Thursday on Indonesia’s main…
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An evacuation order finds few followers in northeastern Ukraine despite Russia’s push in the region
KUPIANSK, Ukraine — The thunder of mortar fire echoes in the distance as 5-year old David approaches his mother with…
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Dutch brewer Heineken sells its Russian operations for 1 euro, taking a 300-million-euro hit
Dutch brewer Heineken says it has completed its withdrawal from Russia, 18 months after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of…
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Syria’s state media says Israeli airstrikes near the capital of Damascus have wounded 1 soldier
Syria’s state media say Israel’s military has carried out airstrikes near the capital of Damascus wounding one soldier DAMASCUS, SYRIA…
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Israel clinches largest-ever defense deal with Germany for $3.5 billion after securing US approval
JERUSALEM — Israel’s Defense Ministry said Thursday it has secured its largest-ever defense deal selling a sophisticated missile defense system…
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Russia unleashes a country-wide missile barrage on Ukraine as Putin addresses security conference
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces unleashed missiles across Ukraine early on Tuesday, killing and wounding civilians and damaging infrastructure. The…
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Syrian capital rocked by explosions but no immediate word on source or target of attacks
Syrian state media and Damascus residents say the sound of repeated explosions could be heard in the area around the…
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Polish minister says reinforcement at the border with Belarus is due to hostile rhetoric and actions
JARYLOWKA, Poland — Poland’s defense minister said Saturday that the country has increased the number of troops protecting its border…
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Russia promises retaliation after Ukrainian drones hit a Russian tanker in 2nd sea attack in a day
KYIV, Ukraine — Moscow promised retaliation Saturday after Ukrainian drones hit a Russian tanker in the Black Sea near Crimea…
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