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Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, May 11

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At least four militants were killed during military air raids in Egypt's North Sinai Province bordering Israel and the Gaza Strip, the military spokesman said in a statement on Thursday.

The raids in the central area of North Sinai also destroyed a pickup and a motorbike belonging to the extremist elements and seized two vehicles loaded with material believed to be used for making explosive devices, Military Spokesman Tamer al-Refaay said. (Egypt-Sinai-IS-Army-Raid)

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ISTANBUL -- Turkey on Thursday tested its first home-made long-range missile in its northern region, the country's defense Minister said.

Speaking to A Haber news channel at an ongoing International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul, Fikri Isik announced that Turkey's first national missile named Bora was successfully tested in the northern city of Sinop. (Turkey-Missile Test)

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BRUSSELS -- The Council of the European Union (EU) on Thursday adopted an implementing decision, recommending five Schengen states prolong temporary internal border controls for a maximum period of six months.

The decision came on the heels of a proposal floated by the European Commission on May 2 staking out such suggestions. (EU-Schengen-border control)

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STOCKHOLM -- A man was shot dead in broad daylight at a nearby school north of Gothenburg, Sweden, Thursday morning.

Police in Gothenburg, Sweden's second largest city, were called to Lovgardesskolan middle school in the Angered district around 9 a.m. with reports of a shooting. (Sweden-Shooting)

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SEOUL -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday re-organized the system of his office staff to focus on economic and security issues.

Under the re-organization plan, one ministerial-level secretary will be added to the current three such secretaries, according to the presidential Blue House. (South Korea-Blue House Staff-Reorganization) Endi