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India inks $8.9 billion deal with France to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News September 24, 2016 , by IRIA
Purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France is India’s first fighter aircraft deal since the acquisition of […]
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Death and destruction looms over Syria as ceasefire breaks down
Middle East, News, US September 19, 2016 , by IRIA
The 7-day truce has been repeatedly violated and did not succeed in opening roads for aid to […]
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At least 80 Syrian soldiers killed by US air strikes, Russia calls emergency UN meeting
Middle East, News September 18, 2016 , by IRIA
Russian and Syrian militaries say a US-led coalition air strike on an army base has killed more […]
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Britain approves $24 billion Hinkley Nuclear Power Plant
Europe, News September 15, 2016 , by IRIA
UK’s first new nuclear plant for 20 years, Hinkley Nuclear Power Plant, will be built by a […]
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US signs record $38 billion 10-year military aid deal with Israel
Middle East, News, US September 14, 2016 , by IRIA
Israel, US sign US$38 billion military aid deal despite differences over Middle East peace. The deal will […]
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Airstrikes in Syria kill at least 100, hours after U.S.-Russia ceasefire deal
Middle East, News September 11, 2016 , by IRIA
At least 100 people died in bombing raids on rebel-held parts of Aleppo and Idlib just hours […]
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NATO, EU officials visit Turkey for first time since foiled coup to improve ties
Europe, News September 9, 2016 , by IRIA
European officials visit Turkey for the first time since the attempted coup to reassure their ally that […]
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Australia to expand military campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria
Asia-Pacific, News September 2, 2016 , by IRIA
Australian military forces will now have more powers to conduct deadly strikes in their campaign against ISIS […]
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Japan seeks massive defense budget to counter North Korea, China moves
Asia-Pacific, News September 1, 2016 , by IRIA
Japan’s military seeks record spending of US$51 billion to counter North Korea, China moves Japan’s defense ministry […]
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Historic deal, cease-fire ends Colombia’s 52-year war
Americas, News August 30, 2016 , by IRIA
Colombians celebrate peace and cease-fire after 52 years of civil war which left estimated 260,000 dead and 6.9 […]