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The New People's Army (NPA) rebels launched a surprise attack on Philippine government troops in Mindanao, injuring five soldiers and killing one of the insurgents. The ambush occurred in the village of Anibongan, Lingig town, northeastern Mindanao, where the rebels waylaid a truck carrying troops at around 6:
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The United Nations Security Council unanimously voted to temporarily deploy a 200-strong infantry company from Liberia to bolster the UN peacekeeping force in Ivory Coast, in a move that falls short of Secretary-General Kofi Annan's request. The redeployment is a temporary measure to provide extra security for UN
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Israeli riot troops yesterday descended upon the West Bank hilltop outpost of Amona, clashing with Jewish settlers in the fiercest confrontation since the Gaza pullout began last summer. The battle was sparked when rioters on rooftops pelted police with eggs, rocks, and other projectiles, prompting a response from the authorities
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NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer has made an impassioned appeal to the Dutch to support the alliance's mission in Afghanistan, warning of dire consequences if it fails. The mission, which involves sending troops to the south of Afghanistan, marks a significant change in the alliance'
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British Defense Secretary John Reid announced the deployment of 3,300 additional troops to southern Afghanistan, aiming to regain law and order in the region. The new troops will join the existing 850 British troops in Afghanistan, with the total number set to peak at 5,700 after Britain takes
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Guatemalan President Oscar Berger commemorated the eight soldiers who lost their lives in a rebel ambush in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday, describing them as heroes fighting for democracy, peace, and freedom. The attack occurred when 80 peacekeepers were ambushed while on a reconnaissance mission in the
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Intense confrontations between United Nations peacekeepers and supporters of President Laurent Gbagbo have left at least five people dead, threatening to plunge the Ivory Coast into a new wave of civil war. The violence has centered on protests against the dissolution of the pro-Gbagbo national assembly, a move seen as
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Intense violence has erupted in the Ivory Coast as youthful supporters of President Laurent Gbagbo clashed with UN peacekeepers, leaving at least five people dead. The violence is centered around a proposal to dissolve the pro-Gbagbo national assembly, which has been rejected by Gbagbo loyalists. The UN has condemned the
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An Indian Army junior commissioned officer (JCO) was killed, and four soldiers injured during a peacekeeping operation in Congo, where ethnic civil war and fierce fighting among rival militias continue to ravage the country. The incident occurred when suspected Ugandan rebels opened fire on the Indian Army contingent deployed in
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Congolese soldiers backed by U.N. peacekeepers launched a joint operation against Ugandan rebels in the eastern region of Congo, resulting in the deaths of 35 rebels and one U.N. soldier. The fighting was part of a broader push by Congolese forces to re-establish authority nationwide ahead of elections
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Sri Lankan naval forces clashed with suspected Tamil Tiger rebels off the northwest coast, resulting in a fierce exchange of fire and the capture of three sailors. The incident has heightened concerns about the fragile ceasefire in the region, following recent attacks on the ground. The situation is further complicated
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The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Afghanistan in its post-conflict reconstruction efforts, with UN Peacekeeping Operations head Jean-Marie Guehenno stating that the organization will continue its work in the country for the next five years. This announcement comes as the Afghan government and international coalition forces are
