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Biden urges world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia
President Joe Biden has made his case before the U.N. General Assembly that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.
US readying plans to evacuate drone bases in Niger if necessary
Gen. James Hecker stressed there has been no decision from the Biden administration as to whether the Niger military’s July 26 coup requires evacuation.
Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is the world’s terrorism hot spot
Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is now the world’s terrorism hot spot, with half of the victims killed last year in sub-Saharan Africa.
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
Southeast Asian nations plan navy drills in disputed South China Sea
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is moving ahead with plans for joint naval exercises in September.
UN complains Russia blocks aid workers from Ukraine dam collapse area
Moscow claims area of dam collapse too dangerous for UN aid workers to visit because of fighting.
By Susie Blann, Associated Press