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Activists Say Syria Rebels Raid Homs, Create Council in East

Syrian opposition activists say rebels have put more pressure on President Bashar al-Assad, launching an offensive to retake a former rebel stronghold in central Syria and establishing a religious council in the east.

Deploring recent suicide bombings, UN calls for end to attacks harming Afghan civilians

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Blue helmets seized in Golan safe but remain captive – UN peacekeeping chief

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UNDOF peacekeepers patrol Golan Heights.

Kenyatta Named Winner of Kenya's Presidential Election

Kenya's election commission has officially declared Uhuru Kenyatta the outright winner of the country's first presidential election since 2007.