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Report Urges Permanent US Military Presence in Balkans

The Washington-based Atlantic Council is calling for a permanent American military presence in the Balkans to stabilize southeastern Europe amid increased Russian efforts to exert political influence across the region.

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Libyan Convicted of Terrorism, Acquitted of Murder in Benghazi Attack

A federal jury in Washington on Tuesday convicted a Libyan man of terrorism in the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, but acquitted him of the most serious charge, murder.

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Pope Francis Meets With Myanmar's Military Chief

Myanmar's military chief said he told Pope Francis that there is "no religious discrimination" in his country, where violence against Rohingya Muslims has been termed "ethnic cleansing" by the United States.

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Turkey Demands Trump Honor Purported Pledge to Cut Off Weapons to Kurdish Militia

Turkish officials say they are watching to see whether the United States will honor a promise, which they claim was made by U.S. President Donald Trump to his Turkish counterpart last week, to cut off the supply of arms to Kurdish militias that played...

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