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Lavrov: US Trying to Blackmail Russia on UN Syria Resolution

Russia has accused the United States of trying to "blackmail" it into letting the U.N. Security Council authorize force against the Syrian government if Damascus fails to give up its chemical weapons.

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Kenya Military Launches Attack to End Mall Siege

Heavy gunfire has erupted at the Nairobi shopping mall, where Kenya's military is trying to end a two-day assault by Islamist gunmen.

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Pakistan Frees Afghan Taliban Deputy Commander

Pakistan has freed Afghan Taliban deputy commander Abdul Ghani Baradar in a attempt to jumpstart a tumultuous peace process in neighboring Afghanistan as most NATO troops prepare to leave the war-torn country by the end of 2014.

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Iran's President Seeks 'Constructive Engagement'

Iran's newly elected President Hassan Rouhani has pledged to join in constructive dialogue with world powers.

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