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Rebels Backed by Rwanda Announce Capture of Key City in Eastern Congo
The M23 militia, funded and directed by Rwanda, said that it had seized the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, terrifying its people, many of whom sought shelter there after fleeing the rebel advance.
Israeli Forces Again Open Fire as Lebanese Try to Return Home, Lebanese Officials Say
Israeli forces opened fire toward residents of southern Lebanon for a second day on Monday as people pressed on with attempts to return to their homes along the border, a day after at least two dozen people were killed in Israeli attacks, Lebanese officials said.
Standoff at Ukrainian Procurement Agency Threatens to Disrupt Weapons Supply
Ukraine’s defense minister fired the head of a state agency that procured over $7 billion in armaments last year, citing “unsatisfactory” results. She says the move is illegal and vows to stay in her post.
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