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General John Nicholson, the head of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan says he is "not refuting" reports that Russia was providing support, including weapons, to the Taliban. Samantha Vadas reports. more
UN kicks off talks on global nuclear weapons ban

More than 100 countries launch the first UN talks aimed at achieving a legally binding ban on nuclear weapons, as Washington led an international boycott of a process it deems unrealistic.

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Duterte slams 'permanent' U.S. arms depot in Philippines

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte accuses the United States of building permanent arms depots in his country, putting it at risk, and threatens to tear up a security treaty between them. ...

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China holds its first live-fire drills with warships and aircraft carriers

China's military has carried out its first ever live-fire drills using an aircraft carrier and fighter jets in the northeastern Bohai Sea, state media said on Friday.

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