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Clock Ticking for Russian Political Solution in Syria

Russia is Syria's biggest ally. Over the last year, the Kremlin has painted the Syrian revolt as a proxy war between East and West. Now with Syria slipping more and more into a civil war, can Moscow use its influence over Damascus to forge a political...

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Bombs Kill 72 in Iraqi Cities, Shi'ite Pilgrims Targeted

Deadly explosions rocked cities across Iraq Wednesday, killing at least 72 people and wounding nearly 260. The bombings coincided with an annual Shi'ite pilgrimage to honor a revered 8th century religious figure.

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More violence, as Syria troops accused of using children as human shields

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Unabated violence killed 10 more people in Syria Tuesday with government forces allegedly bombarding a residential...

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Defying new law on rallies, thousands march in Moscow

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Thousands of Russian anti-government protesters took part in a major rally in Moscow to demand fresh elections and a...

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