terrorism

Gunmen Attack Police Base in Mali Capital

Gunmen attacked a military police base early Tuesday in Malian capital Bamako, gunfire and explosions were heard and the airport was closed.

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Drone Strike Kills Three in Iraq’s Kurdish Region: Official

A drone strike killed three people in Iraq's Kurdish region, where the Turkish military regularly targets Kurdish fighters.

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At Least 81 Killed in Nigeria in Suspected Boko Haram Attack: Officials

At least 81 people died and several were missing after an attack by suspected Boko Haram jihadists in Nigeria's northeastern Yobe State.

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Mali Army Admits ‘Large Number’ of Losses in Fighting in North

In a rare admission, the Malian army said it suffered a "large number" of deaths during fighting in the north last week.

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M23 Seizes Town in East DR Congo, as Rebels Gain More Ground

The M23 militia group has seized another town in the war-torn east of DR Congo, as the rebels gain more ground, sources told AFP Sunday.

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Nigeria Announces ‘Overambitious’ Plan to Buy 50 Military Aircraft

Nigeria has announced plans to further boost its counter-terrorism capabilities by procuring 50 new military aircraft.

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Israel Says Army Has ‘Operational Control’ of Key Egypt-Gaza Corridor

The Israeli army said it had gained "operational control" over a strategic corridor along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.

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UN Agency Says Closing East Jerusalem HQ After Arson by ‘Israeli Extremists’

UN agency for Palestinian refugees said it was shuttering East Jerusalem headquarters after "Israeli extremists" set fire to the perimeter.

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S. Korea’s Spy Agency Warns North Plotting Attacks on Embassies

South Korea's spy agency said Pyongyang was plotting "terrorist" attacks targeting Seoul's officials and citizens overseas.

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15 Killed, Thousands Flee in Latest DR Congo Rebel Attacks

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group launched sweeping attacks in DR Congo's lawless east, killing at least 15 people and leading thousands to flee.

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