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Syria: as UN prepares food relief for Aleppo, renews call for restraint in fighting

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The new Za'atri camp opened by Jordan for Syrian refugees can eventually host up to 113,000 people...

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US House Approves Tough New Sanctions on Iran

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed tough new economic sanctions designed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The bill passed the House by a vote of 421 to 6. It was crafted with the Senate, which is expected to...

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Ohio Guard members, Marines work jointly to clear rubble, evacuate survivors during Vibrant Response 13

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Search and extraction team members pull a "victim" from the rubble July 27, 2012 during Vibrant Response 13,...

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Ban names high-level panel to map out 'bold’ vision for future global development efforts

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefs the General Assembly.

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