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February 06, 2015

NATO agrees to boost defences after Russian 'aggression'
Brussels (AFP) Feb 5, 2015
NATO agreed Thursday to dramatically boost its defences with six command centres in eastern Europe and a spearhead force of 5,000 troops, to counter what the alliance called Russian aggression in Ukraine. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg insisted that the increase approved by defence ministers in Brussels was purely defensive, but it is likely to rile a Moscow that is more wary than ever of Western military intentions. "This is the biggest reinforcement of our collective defence since the end ... read more

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				Iraq PM orders end to years-old Baghdad curfew Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has ordered an end to a years-old nightly curfew in Baghdad in a bid to ease restrictions on daily life despite persistent violence, officials said Thursday. ... more		Democrats, Republicans urge Obama to arm Ukraine US senators from both parties renewed calls Thursday for President Barack Obama to boost military aid to Ukraine, while criticizing Europe's approach to the crisis. ... more

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