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After earlier obstructions, UN observers reach reported site of massacre in Syria

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UNSMIS staff in the Syrian village of Mazraat al-Qubeir conduct a fact-finding mission.

US reaching limits of patience with Pakistan, says Panetta

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Making an unannounced visit to Kabul, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Thursday said the United States was "...

At Security Council’s request, Ban to explore a ‘variety of options’ for way ahead in Syria

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) flanked by Joint Special Envoy of the UN and the Arab League,...

US puts $33m prize on the heads of Al Qaeda-affiliated Somali terrorists

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The US for the first time has announced millions of dollars in rewards in exchange for information that would lead to...