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New low pressure appears, storm Melissa forecast to form
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Low pressure 98L formed in the Atlantic as forecasters awaited the arrival of Shelter.
Russia consolidates the situation in Donetsk after a long campaign
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The Russian military continues to expand control in Donetsk by gaining control of the two settlements of Pleshcheyevka and Novopavlovka.
Poland discovers more tunnel at the border with Belarus
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The tunnel connecting Belarus and Poland was discovered by border guards.
A series of Ukrainian weapons blown away by Russian UAVs on the battlefield
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Many units of the Russian force simultaneously deployed UAVs to attack in different combat directions, causing great damage to the Ukrainian side.
German public opinion controversy over proposal to organize a " lottery" to determine military service
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Germany is looking to increase military recruitment to deal with Russia, but a proposal to organize a "military service lottery" has rocked the country's political system.
Russian workers exploited while building infrastructure for Confed Cup 2017
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Before the 2017 Confed Cup, the host country Russia received bad news when information about exploitation and treatment of workers was published.
Syria: IS even surrendered Raqqa in exchange for a safe withdrawal
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A group of ethnic groups representing the terrorist organization IS in Raqqa, Syria is currently holding talks with the Party of the People's Democratic Alliance (PYD) to hand over the city, in exchange for a safe withdrawal.
Russia declares the end of Syria's civil war
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The civil war in Syria has truly stopped, said Senior Lieutenant General Sergey Rudskoy, Director of the combat operations department of the Russian General Staff.
Syria threatens to attack if the US crosses the red border
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The military alliance supporting President Bashar al-Assad has threatened to attack US positions in Syria, warning that control of US airstrikes will end if Washington crosses the red line.
The attacker outside Notre Dame Cathedral declares acting for Syria
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The hammer- user who attacked a police officer outside Notre Dame Cathedral on June 6 shouted "This is an action for Syria".
President Assad: The worst in Syria is behind
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President Bashar al-Assad said the worst in Syria's civil war had fallen behind, following a series of victories of the Syrian army with the help of its Russian ally.
IS rebels completely defeated in Aleppo, Syria
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The town of Maskanah, the last stronghold of IS in Aleppo province, Syria, was liberated by Syrian military and joint forces on June 4.
Russia destroys 80 IS rebels trying to break the Syrian city
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Russia airstrikes killed 80 rebels of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS), destroying 36 vehicles and 8 fuel trucks along with 17 jeepes equipped with mortars and large weapons in Raqqa, Syria.
Russian warships drop 4 missiles on IS stronghold in Syria
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On May 31, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Russian warships fired four cruise missiles to destroy heavy equipment and kill gunmen of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) terrorist group fleeing from Raqqa to Palmyra, Syria.
Russia airstrikes to kill 120 terrorist rebels in Syria
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Russian space forces have killed 120 IS rebels trying to escape the city of Raqqa, Syria.
Syrian forces call on IS to surrender before the final battle in Raqqa
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On May 25, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said they would not harm the IS fighters in Raqqa if they surrendered before the end of May.
A series of photos of rebels loyal to IS occupying the first city in the Philippines
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The Maut rebels with ties to the group have clashed with Philippine security forces in Marawi City. On the morning of May 23, the Philippine army withdrew most of the city, making Marawi the first city in Southeast Asia to fall to IS.
Russian military advisor sacrifices himself while trying to rescue teammates in Syria
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Captain Evgey Konstantinov, a Russian military advisor, sacrificed himself while trying to rescue his comrades from Hoi giao fighters in Syria.
New steps forward for Russia - US in Syria
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The US armed forces are in the final stages of signing a new agreement with Russia, policeco quoted the statement of General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.
US attacks Syrian army in safe zone
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On May 18, the US-led coalition launched an attack on the Syrian army in the al-Tanf area in the miniature escalation area.
