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German defense minister raises prospect of Libya mission

German defense minister raises prospect of Libya mission

Advances by Islamist militants in Libya pose a new threat to Europe and could unleash a new wave of refugees,…
Philippines plans tracking system for civilian flights over disputed sea

Philippines plans tracking system for civilian flights over disputed sea

The Philippines plans to install a $1-million satellite-based system to track commercial flights over the disputed South China Sea, after…
Afghanistan to hold delayed parliamentary elections in October

Afghanistan to hold delayed parliamentary elections in October

Afghanistan will hold postponed parliamentary elections in October, the top election official said on Monday, after last June's deadline to…
US prisoners leave Iran, arrive in Germany, as Obama hails win for diplomacy

US prisoners leave Iran, arrive in Germany, as Obama hails win for diplomacy

Three Iranian-Americans arrived in Germany after leaving Tehran on Sunday in a prisoner swap that followed the lifting of most…
Burkina Faso and Mali to coordinate forces after deadly attacks

Burkina Faso and Mali to coordinate forces after deadly attacks

Burkina Faso and Mali have agreed to work together to counter the growing threat of Islamic militants in West Africa…
As Xi heads into Middle East feud, China says aims for balance

As Xi heads into Middle East feud, China says aims for balance

China intends to retain a balanced stance in the Middle East, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday, as President…
US man arrested for seeking to join IS in Syria

US man arrested for seeking to join IS in Syria

A US man was arrested for attempting to fly to Syria to join the Islamic State jihadist group, while an…
UK opposition leader invites Trump to visit London mosque

UK opposition leader invites Trump to visit London mosque

Britain's opposition leader invited US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who sparked an outcry by calling for a ban on…
Kenya in ‘search and rescue’ as Shebab claims 100 soldiers killed

Kenya in ‘search and rescue’ as Shebab claims 100 soldiers killed

Kenya said a search and rescue operation was underway in Somalia on Sunday as Al-Qaeda-linked militants claimed to have killed…
Jakarta attack highlights jostle to lead Islamic State in Southeast Asia

Jakarta attack highlights jostle to lead Islamic State in Southeast Asia

Last week's attack on Jakarta showed for the first time that Islamic State violence has arrived in Indonesia, but security…
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