Deadly attacks on the German military by the Taliban in Afghanistan this week have led intelligence experts to suspect the Islamist group may have access to German government information. Full Story …
German businessman admits selling rocket material to Iran
A German businessman on trial for selling graphite to Iran to make rocket nozzles has admitted the offense. Full Story …
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Turkish warplanes hit Kurd rebel targets in Iraq
Turkey's military says its warplanes struck Kurdish rebel targets overnight in northern Iraq. Full Story …
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Britain ends combat operations in Iraq
British troops ended six years of combat operations in Iraq on Thursday, beginning to withdraw from the southern city of Basra after a bloody and costly mission that was deeply unpopular at home. Full …
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12 slain in shooting at Azerbaijan oil academy
A gunman opened fire at Azerbaijan's prestigious oil industry academy on Thursday, killing 12 people and wounding 13 before turning the gun on himself, the government said. Full Story …
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Italy frees hijacker of Achille Lauro ship
One of the Palestinians who hijacked the Achille Lauro cruise ship and killed an American passenger in 1985 has been released after more than 23 years in jail, officials said Thursday. Full Story …
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Suspected suicide bomber attacks Ankara university
A woman pretending to be a student detonated a bomb at an Ankara university during a visit by a former justice minister on Wednesday but no one was wounded, state news agency Anatolian said. Full …
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Uganda: Country Removes Flag on Migingo
Uganda has lowered its flag on the disputed Migingo Island in Lake Victoria to pave way for the demarcation exercise. (Full Story) …
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South Africa: Docs Halt Strike, For Now
The health department and striking doctors returned to the bargaining council yesterday (wed) after the affected parties reached an agreement on Tuesday night to immediately halt illegal strike action …
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Nigeria: JTF Kills Six Militants, Frees Hijacked Vessel
In what looked like an upswing after a lull, the Military Joint Task Force said yesterday it killed six militants who attacked their men without provocation at Samaa, near Buguma, in Rivers State. …
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