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How Somalia’s Deadliest Attack Ever Tore Open the Heart of a Nation

The collective rage over the Mogadishu bombing ignited a renewed sense of unity among Somalis, leading to protests in major cities and the staging of solidarity events.

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‘We're Not Taking Sides,’ Trump Tells Clashing Kurds, Iraqis

The Pentagon watches two American allies turn on each other, as Iraq’s fractious politics are laid bare once again.

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Trump Administration Gambles On Iran Nuclear Deal

White House staffers say the president will decertify the 2015 seven-party agreement, introducing uncertainty and worrying arms control watchers.

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A Law is Expiring That Allows Ethical Hackers to Help Protect U.S. Elections

Renewing a Digital Millennium Copyright Act exemption for ethical hacking is vital for election security, researchers say.

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The US Air War in Afghanistan Is Nearing Surge-Era Intensity

The latest figures from Air Force Central Command show that more bombs are being dropped than have been in nearly seven years.

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Turkey Opens Its Largest Overseas Military Base in Somalia

The military base in Somalia is also a reminder that despite Turkey’s growing regional and national problems, Africa remains central to its global expansion strategy.