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US, South Korea Begin Joint Military Drills

South Korea and the United States have begun annual military exercises over the objection of North Korea, which has claimed they are rehearsals for an invasion.

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Long road to an African rapid reaction force

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An FARDC soldier takes a break on the frontline during 2013 operations against the armed group M23.

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US: Ukraine Agreement 'Very, Very Fragile'

The United States says the deal between Ukraine's president and the opposition ending the country's political crisis is "very, very fragile" and needs global support.

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Ukraine: EU agrees on targeted sanctions

At an extraordinary meeting on 20 February, EU foreign ministers decided to introduce sanctions against those responsible for violence and the use of excessive force in Ukraine.

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