An overnight curfew was imposed around the defence ministry in the Egyptian capital Cairo, after violent clashes there on Friday.

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Curfew imposed after Egypt unrest

At least 18 Islamist militants are killed in an army offensive aimed at capturing the capital of Abyan province, Yemen’s defence ministry says.

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Yemen militants ‘die in assault’

The US-born radical Islamist cleric and suspected al-Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki has been killed in Yemen, the country’s defence ministry says.

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Islamist cleric ‘killed in Yemen’

Estonia’s defence ministry in Tallinn is evacuated because of a shooting incident, with one report saying that police have captured the gunman.

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‘Shooting’ at Estonian ministry

Madagascar’s defence ministry tells people living near an army barracks occupied by soldiers behind a coup bid to leave the area.

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Madagascar orders camp evacuation

Sri Lanka’s defence ministry blocks the BBC from reporting on public hearings in former rebel-held territory.

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Sri Lanka bans BBC from hearings

Mexico’s defence ministry launches an inquiry after a man and his teenage son are shot dead at a military checkpoint.

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Mexico begins army shooting probe