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Impunity, unprecedented violence, denial of aid hallmarks of Syria conflict – UN rights panel

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A young boy sits in front of a destroyed building in Homs, Syria.

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10 More Killed in Another Attack on Coastal Kenyan Town

Suspected militants have launched a second deadly attack in the coastal Kenyan town of Mpeketoni, where a Sunday attack killed at least 52 people.

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Kerry: US Open to Cooperation with Iran to Help Iraq

The Pentagon has downplayed speculation about U.S. and Iranian military cooperation in Iraq, hours after Secretary of State John Kerry made the suggestion in an interview. Iran, which is controlled by Shi'ite Muslims, has been alarmed by the Sunni...

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Istanbul Residents Skeptical of 'Risk Area' Declaration

Istanbul city authorities have announced the destruction of an area containing thousands of people's homes because they say they are unsafe.

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