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France, Turkey say missile attacks on Syrian hospitals 'constitute war crimes'
Up to 50 people have been killed in missile attacks on schools and hospitals in the northern region of Syria, the UN said.
Up to 50 people have been killed in missile attacks on...
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Letters detail 'extraordinary' 30-year relationship between John Paul II and American philosopher
There is no suggestion that the pontiff's vow of celibacy was broken at any point in the decades-long relationship with Polish-born American...
There is no suggestion that the pontiff's vow of...
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Three teenagers amongst five Palestinians killed ‘after attacking’ Israeli forces
Israeli officials claim that five Palestinians were shot dead after trying to attack security forces.
Israeli officials claim that five Palestinians were shot...
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Syria calls for UN action as Turkey continues attacks on Kurdish forces
Syria has accused Turkey of violating its sovereignty by backing "al-Qaeda-linked terrorists" in the north and has warned it has a right to respond.
Syria has accused Turkey of violating its sovereignty by...
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Hopes for peace in Syria fade amid military advances on Aleppo
Syrian government forces make military advances and tighten grip around Aleppo,...
Syrian government forces make military advances and tighten...
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Taiwan earthquake: Death toll climbs to 114 as rescue efforts end
Death toll at an apartment building that collapsed from a 6.4 magnitude...
Death toll at an apartment building that collapsed from a...
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Troops deployed in Brazil to warn about Zika virus risks
Some 200,000 soldiers have been deployed in Brazil to warn about the risks of...
Some 200,000 soldiers have been deployed in Brazil to warn...
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Central African Republic to vote in second round of presidential elections
Voters in Central Sfrican Republic go to the polls for a second round of presidential elections in a bid to reinstate peace, stability and democracy in the...
Voters in Central Sfrican Republic go to the polls for a...
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Russia accuses West of 'new cold war' over Syria, Ukraine
Russian prime minister accuses world powers of fighting ‘a new cold...
Russian prime minister accuses world powers of fighting...
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Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for Somalia jet blast
Al-Shabaab says it targeted Turkish Airlines because it said the Nato state was...
Al-Shabaab says it targeted Turkish Airlines because it...
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EU considers removing €500 note over money laundering fears
EU finance ministers call on European Commission and ECB to consider...
EU finance ministers call on European Commission...
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Greek farmers clash with police at mass Athens protest
Around 10,000 farmers protest in front of Greek parliament against pension...
Around 10,000 farmers protest in front of Greek...
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Pope in historic talks with Russian Orthodox Church
Pope Franciis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Krill hold meeting in Cuba, the...
Pope Franciis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Krill hold...
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EU gives Greece three-month border control deadline
European Commission warns Greece that it will allow member states to...
European Commission warns Greece that it will allow...
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Bashar al-Assad vows to retake Syria by force
Syrian President vows to retake entire country by force, accuses European...
Syrian President vows to retake entire country by force,...
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UN peacekeepers killed in Mali attack
UN source says two killed and 30 wounded after assault on base in northeastern Mali
UN source says two killed and 30 wounded after assault on...
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Brazil aims for Zika vaccine in a year
Health officials expect to develop vaccine against Zika virus in about a year, after news that a third adult might have died as a result of the virus.
Health officials expect to develop vaccine against Zika...
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Syria ‘cessation of hostilities’ to begin next week
World powers decide to seek end of hostilities in Syria startong next week...
World powers decide to seek end of hostilities in Syria...