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BREAKING: DPRK Leader Kim Jong Un's Armored Train to Arrive in Russia's Vladivostok on Wednesday - Report

6th Moscow Conference on International Security

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Eighth Moscow Conference on International Security Starts on Tuesday

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during a military parade marking the 105th birthday of Kim Il-Sung, the founder of North Korea, in Pyongyang

DPRK Confirms Kim Jong Un to Visit Russia for Summit With Putin - Report

A view of St. Sebastian's Church damaged in blast in Negombo, north of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Sri Lanka Attacks Result of Failure to Deliver Intel to Right People - Minister

Hezbollah fighter stands at a watchtower (File)

US to Pay Up to $10Mln for Info Leading to Disruption of Hezbollah Financial Net - Officials

Russia's Korsar drone flight model during Russian army rehearsals for 9 May 2019 Victory Day military parade

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Russia, China Cooperate in Combating Terrorism via SCO - Moscow
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian and Chinese security services are actively cooperating in countering terrorism within the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (RATS SCO), Russian Deputy Defence Minister Col. Gen. Alexander Fomin said.
$In this April 18, 2018 photo, Chelsea Manning addresses participants at an anti-fracking rally in Baltimore. It's one of the most unconventional U.S. Senate bids in recent memory: Manning, America's most famous convicted leaker, is seeking to win Maryland’s Democratic primary$
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Manning Says Prepared to Stay in Jail, Will Not Give Up After Appeal Rejected
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning said in a statement on Monday she is prepared to stay in jail rather than testify against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after a US federal appeal court rejected her appeal.
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US Operating 2 Carrier Strike Groups in Mediterranean for First Time Since 2016 - Navy
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Department of Defence has deployed two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and their strike groups in the Mediterranean Sea simultaneously for the first time in almost three years, the US Navy announced in an official report.
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Middle East
Japan Sees Limited Impact From US Decision on Iran Sanctions - Report
Japan expects a limited impact from a US decision to force buyers of Iranian crude oil to stop purchases from next month, trade and industry minister Hiroshige Seko said as cited by Reuters.
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US Militia Leader Accused of Plot to Assassinate Obama, Clinton, Soros - Report
The man has been under investigation since 2017, and this year, he was arrested on charges of illegal weapon possession.
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Asia & Pacific
Representatives From Over 60 Countries Arrived in China for Intl Naval Parade (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
QINDAO, China (Sputnik) - Representatives from the navy of 61 countries arrived in the Chinese eastern port city of Qingdao in order to attend the international parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, Vice Admiral Shen Jinlong said.
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US
Bernie Sanders Urges Colleagues to Override Trump Veto on Yemen Resolution
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senator Bernie Sanders in a letter to fellow lawmakers said that it is critical for Congress to reaffirm its power to declare war and overturn President Donald Trump’s veto of a resolution to end America’s involvement in the conflict in Yemen.
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Military & Intelligence
Lockheed’s F-35 $1.5 Trillion Operational Cost Just Grew - Again
Apparently, the Pentagon prefers to dole out information about costs of the F-35 program in portions.

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