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Israeli forces kill 3 gunmen in West Bank hospital, army says

Israeli forces killed three Palestinian gunmen in a hospital in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, the army said, adding that one had been suspected of planning an

Israeli forces kill 3 gunmen in West Bank hospital, army says
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Youngest US soldier killed in Jordan drone attack was 23

The U.S. military on Monday released the names of the three Army Reserve soldiers killed in Sunday's drone attack by Iran-backed militants in Jordan, with the youngest victim

Youngest US soldier killed in Jordan drone attack was 23
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Factbox-Who is Kataib Hezbollah, the group blamed for killing US troops?

The U.S. believes the attack that killed three U.S. troops on the Jordanian-Syrian border has the "footprints" of Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah, the Pentagon said.

Factbox-Who is Kataib Hezbollah, the group blamed for killing US troops?
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Qatar hopes US retaliation won't undercut hostage talks

Qatar's prime minister on Monday said he hoped U.S. retaliation for an attack that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan would not undercut progress toward a new Israel-Hamas

Qatar hopes US retaliation won't undercut hostage talks
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Venezuela's Machado rejects possibility of substitute opposition candidate

Venezuelan opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado on Monday said she would not move aside in favor of a substitute despite a decision by the country's supreme court last week to

Venezuela's Machado rejects possibility of substitute opposition candidate
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US, UK taking action against network that targeted Iranian dissidents - US Treasury

The United States and Britain are taking action against a network of people who targeted Iranian dissidents and opposition activists for assassination at Iran's direction, the

US, UK taking action against network that targeted Iranian dissidents - US Treasury
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UK PM Sunak urges Iran to de-escalate tensions after Jordan drone strike

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was concerned about tensions in the Middle East and urged Iran to de-escalate, after an attack that killed three U.S. service members in

UK PM Sunak urges Iran to de-escalate tensions after Jordan drone strike
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First deadly strike against US forces since Gaza war started

Three U.S. service members were killed and at least 34 wounded in a drone attack by Iran-backed militants on U.S. troops in Jordan, said U.S.

First deadly strike against US forces since Gaza war started
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Philippines and US intend to hold '2-plus-2' meeting in March, envoy says

The Philippines and the United States intend to hold a "2-plus-2 meeting" of top diplomatic and defence officials in Manila in March, the Philippine ambassador to Washington said on

Philippines and US intend to hold '2-plus-2' meeting in March, envoy says
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Iran-backed attacks on US troops in the Middle East since Oct. 7

The unmanned aerial drone attack that killed three U.S. service members and wounded dozens in northeastern Jordan on Sunday is the latest by Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq

Iran-backed attacks on US troops in the Middle East since Oct. 7
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Ex-central banker Carney backs Trudeau to lead Liberals in Canada's next election

Former central bank Governor Mark Carney on Sunday said he supported Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leading the Liberal Party into the next federal election, quashing speculation

Ex-central banker Carney backs Trudeau to lead Liberals in Canada's next election
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Biden says three US service members killed in drone attack on US forces in Jordan

Three U.S. service members were killed and many wounded during an unmanned aerial drone attack on U.S. forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President

Biden says three US service members killed in drone attack on US forces in Jordan
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UN urges countries to reverse funding pause for Palestinian agency

U.N. officials and aid groups called for countries to reconsider their decision to pause funding for the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians on Sunday, warning that its life-

UN urges countries to reverse funding pause for Palestinian agency
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UNRWA chief 'shocked' after countries pause funding

The head of the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said on Saturday that nine countries' decisions to suspend funding over allegations staff were involved in the Oct. 7 attacks

UNRWA chief 'shocked' after countries pause funding
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Russia's Putin derides 'Russophobia' in Europe at World War Two memorial

Russian President Vladimir Putin castigated Europe on Saturday for "Russophobia" and criticized the Baltic States over human rights at the unveiling of a World War Two memorial.

Russia's Putin derides 'Russophobia' in Europe at World War Two memorial
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Britain, Italy and Finland pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza

Britain, Italy and Finland on Saturday became the latest countries to pause funding for the United Nations' refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA), following allegations its staff

Britain, Italy and Finland pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza
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China says Wang, U.S. Sullivan held 'candid, fruitful' talks on handling issues

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had "candid, substantive and fruitful strategic communication" with U.S.

China says Wang, U.S. Sullivan held 'candid, fruitful' talks on handling issues
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Iran dismisses European condemnation of satellite launch

Iran on Saturday dismissed three European countries’ condemnation of its launch of the Soraya satellite, saying peaceful technological advancement in the aerospace field was the country’s

Iran dismisses European condemnation of satellite launch
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Italy suspends financing for UNRWA: Foreign Minister Tajani

Italy has decided to suspend financing of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday.

Italy suspends financing for UNRWA: Foreign Minister Tajani
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Putin says Ukraine shot down plane, not clear if deliberately or in error

Russian President Vladimir Putin said a Russian military plane that crashed near the border with Ukraine on Wednesday was shot down by Ukrainian air defences, whether on purpose or

Putin says Ukraine shot down plane, not clear if deliberately or in error
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Mexico president says to present constitutional reform banning fentanyl consumption

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday he will present a constitutional reform to ban consumption of chemical drugs such as fentanyl.

Mexico president says to present constitutional reform banning fentanyl consumption
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Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrols' ahead of China-US talks

Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected 23 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out "joint combat readiness patrols" with Chinese warships on Friday,

Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrols' ahead of China-US talks
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Russian court extends pre-trial detention for WSJ reporter Gershkovich - court press service

A Moscow сourt ruled on Friday that the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich must remain in custody until March 30, 2024.

Russian court extends pre-trial detention for WSJ reporter Gershkovich - court press service
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Turkey moving swiftly toward final step on Sweden's NATO bid

Turkey is expected to send the final instrument of ratification for Sweden's NATO membership to Washington within days, now that President Tayyip Erdogan signed it off, in a move

Turkey moving swiftly toward final step on Sweden's NATO bid
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White House's Sullivan to meet with China's foreign minister in Bangkok

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White House's Sullivan to meet with China's foreign minister in Bangkok

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