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Ethiopian army reportedly recaptures strategic town as fighting spreads
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Five arrested near UK air base used by U.S. bombers in Iran war
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After more than two decades, U.S. forces prepare to leave Iraq
The U.S. military formally ends a more than two-decade-long presence in Iraq this week.
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Circulating footage showed significant flooding, following heavy rain in southeastern Algeria.
Ramos fires holders Portugal to 2-1 Nations League win in Norway
Goncalo Ramos starts in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scores the winner for Portugal in Oslo.