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Nigeria's Defense chief, General Christopher says reports into a military drone attack that killed over 80 civilians in northern Kaduna state in December will be released by the end of February.
Nigeria's President had ordered a thorough investigation following the attack, which the military said was targeted at insurgents and bandits.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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India's defence minister is set to inaugurate an international naval exercise that brings together some 50 countries including the US, Russia, and Iran, amid geopolitical tensions.
The event which runs until 27th February is aimed at boosting maritime cooperation, and comes as analysts say that India's strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific region is growing.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Chipmaker Nvidia has overtaken car giant Tesla as the most traded stock on the US stock market.
Demand for the chips, which are used by Artificial Intelligence developers, has soared in recent years.
All eyes are on Nvidia's fourth quarter earnings, due out on Wednesday.
Sally Patterson has more.
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The United States is announcing a "major sanctions package" to hold Russia and its President Vladimir Putin accountable for the death of Alexei Navalny and the war in Ukraine.
White House spokesperson John Kirby says the Biden administration will put forward the economic measures on Friday, a week after Navalny — a long-time anti-corruption campaigner and Putin critic — was found dead in an Artic Circle penal colony.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Hungary's Parliament is expected to green-light Sweden's entry into NATO on Monday, ending delays that have lasted more than 18 months and caused frustration among Hungary's allies.
Pablo Gutierrez reports
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The UK's Foreign Secretary has promised to 'Protect and Defend' the Falklands Islands during his visit to the British Overseas Territory.
Lord Cameron's trip to the Atlantic Archipelago comes after Argentina's new President's renewed calls to negotiate the Islands' sovereignty.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been granted bail by a local court in a defamation case, months after a similar suit saw him temporarily lose his status as a Member of Parliament.
This defamation case has been filed against Gandhi by a leader from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party.
The opposition has accused Mr Modi's government of 'stifling' the freedom of speech in the country.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Petrol tanker drivers in Nigeria have begun a strike over rising operational costs.
They say efforts to get improved rates from oil marketers have failed, which is why they proceeded on the strike.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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The founder of Wikileaks Julian Assange will hear this week whether the UK can deport him to the US to face espionage charges.
His wife says he wouldn't survive the process, claiming he is "physically and mentally extremely weak" after almost 5 years in prison.
From London, Stuart Smith reports.
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