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After School Massacre, Mourning and Calls for Action

Police have not yet released all the names of the victims of a mass shooting at an elementary school in the northeastern state of Connecticut, but some reports have emerged on school staff slain as they tried to protect the children. The massacre has...

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Putin Pledges to Boost Economy, Military

In his first address to parliament since taking office for an unprecedented third term, President Vladimir Putin vowed to strengthen Russia's economy and build its ailing military.

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'Friends of Syria' Recognize Syrian Opposition; Scuds Fired

A group of more than 100 nations calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down has formally recognized a newly formed Syrian opposition coalition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people.

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International community must unite to support negotiated end to Syria crisis – Ban

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A Syrian mother and with her son, who are refugees in Lebanon.

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