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US Postpones Syria Talks with Russia

The United States has postponed a meeting with Russian officials scheduled for later this week to discuss the situation in Syria, as Washington weighs its response to allegations that Syrian forces used chemical weapons la...

UN agency urges restraint after staff member is shot dead by Israeli forces

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Israeli soldiers inspect a vehicle entering the village of Azzun Atma throug...

Filipinos Protest Government Corruption

Across the Philippines on Aug. 26, "National Heroes Day," tens of thousands of people turned out to demonstrate against discretionary funds given to lawmakers that critics say are not being used as intended and instead ar...

Russian authorities board Greenpeace ship during Arctic oil protest

The Russian Coast Guard has begun a mandatory ‘inspection’ of the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise following a peaceful protest in the Arctic on Aug, 26 morning. Greenpeace entered the Northern Sea Route, in defiance of Russ...