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  2020-05-14

  Deadly naval accident highlights lack of professionalism of Iranian military

  The accidental killing of 19 Iranian sailors is the latest in a series of mishaps, blunders and dubious claims by the Iranian military that stem from the systematic misplaced priorities of Tehran.

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  2020-05-11

  Moscow-backed forces launch deadly attack on Libyan capital

  Military strongman Khalifa Haftar, backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin's mercenary Wagner Group, indiscriminately fired hundreds of rockets on residential areas and the airport.

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  2020-05-07

  UN confirms Putin's mercenaries propping up Libyan warlord

  It was the first time the UN has confirmed claims that the Wagner Group, which carries out the agenda of the Russian president, is supporting military strongman Khalifa Haftar.

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  2020-05-06

  Afghan militia takes center stage in Russia-Iran power struggle in Syria

  Moscow appears to be undermining Tehran's control of its prized Afghan militia in Syria, as the nominal allies vie for power and influence now that the bloody civil war is winding down.

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  2020-04-21

  Moscow's 'shadow army' recruiting Syrian youth to fight in Libyan conflict

  The notorious Wagner Group, in co-ordination with the Russian military and the Syrian regime, is recruiting young Syrians as mercenaries and sending them to fight in Libya.

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  2020-04-15

  Turkic-speaking countries band together to fight COVID-19

  While leaders of other countries show solidarity and provide mutual support during the crisis, Russian President Vladimir Putin compared Turkic people to the coronavirus.

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  2020-04-13

  US military hit by coronavirus tells its adversaries: don't test us

  The US military has been transparent about infections within its ranks and is warning adversaries of the 'tragic mistake' of mistaking openness for weakness.

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  2020-04-10

  Kazakhstan recalls veterans to help country combat COVID-19

  Those conscripted will be able to keep their civilian jobs and positions as well as receive compensation while they help the country during the pandemic.

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  2020-04-06

  Afghan forces arrest leader of 'Islamic State' Khorasan branch

  Special forces arrested Aslam Farooqi, leader of the IS Khorasan branch, and 19 other fighters of the group in a 'complex operation' in Kandahar Province.

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  2020-03-31

  Kazakhstan’s army, police join fight against coronavirus

  The Kazakh army is setting up biological protection units to perform disinfecting operations, while the police are helping to maintain preventive measures and order amid the emergency.