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Former Afghan lawmaker Mursal Nabizada shot dead in Kabul
Nabizada, former member of parliament in the US-backed government, was killed by assailants at her home, police say.
NATO chief hints at more heavy weapons deliveries to Ukraine
Jens Stoltenberg says he expects more weapons deliveries to war-torn Ukraine after UK pledges Challenger 2 tanks.
Japan’s plan to ramp up military spending, explained
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Oregon governor ends term with flurry of pardons
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Analysis: Where things stand with Seahawks’ free agents
The Seahawks have 36 players under contract for 2023 and beyond, but that leaves a lot of holes to fill on their 90-man offseason roster.
DR Congo government blames rebels for Kasindi church bombing
Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 17 people.