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Tense 1st meeting of South Sudan armed leaders since peace

Tense 1st meeting of South Sudan armed leaders since peace

  JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Stepping out of a helicopter last week, South Sudan armed opposition commander Ashab Khamis…
War monitor, Syrian media say anti-IS coalition air strikes kill dozens

War monitor, Syrian media say anti-IS coalition air strikes kill dozens

  BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said air strikes by the US-led coalition against Islamic State…
Syria says downs ‘hostile targets’ in suspected Israeli attack

Syria says downs ‘hostile targets’ in suspected Israeli attack

  AMMAN/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Syrian air defenses shot down “hostile targets” on Thursday, state media said, in an area regional…
At least 23 Afghan civilians killed in US Helmand air strike: UN

At least 23 Afghan civilians killed in US Helmand air strike: UN

  KABUL (Reuters) – A United Nations investigation has found that at least 23 Afghan civilians, most of them women…
UN says Astana meeting on Syria a missed opportunity, no progress

UN says Astana meeting on Syria a missed opportunity, no progress

  GENEVA/ASTANA (Reuters) – Russia, Turkey and Iran failed to make any tangible progress in setting up a Syrian constitutional…
At least 10 dead in attack on G4S site in Kabul: health ministry

At least 10 dead in attack on G4S site in Kabul: health ministry

  KABUL (Reuters) – At least 10 people were killed and 19 were wounded in an attack on a compound…
Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by wounded in violence

Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by wounded in violence

  GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A medical aid group says the vast number of patients treated for gunshot…
Yemen’s peace talks to start in Sweden next week: British envoy

Yemen’s peace talks to start in Sweden next week: British envoy

  DUBAI (Reuters) – Britain’s ambassador to Yemen said on Thursday UN-led talks seeking an end to Yemen’s war will…
UN wants Syria to account for war dead, detainees

UN wants Syria to account for war dead, detainees

  The UN has called on the Syrian government to provide information about thousands of detained and missing people. “Now…
US Cabinet members defend close Saudi ties, lawmakers unconvinced

US Cabinet members defend close Saudi ties, lawmakers unconvinced

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two senior US Cabinet members urged senators on Wednesday not to downgrade ties with Saudi Arabia…
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