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Pakistan Protests Cross-border Attack that Kills 13 Troops

Pakistan on Monday lodged a formal protest with Afghanistan after a cross-border attack that the Pakistani military says killed 13 soldiers.

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In call, UN chief expresses deep concern over Turkish fighter jet shot down over Syria

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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his deep concern about the shooting down of a Turkish military jet shot...

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Tuareg Rebels in Mali Appeal to Bruised Local Population

Tuareg rebels in northern Mali are looking to reconcile with an angry local population. Residents there say rebels know they will have to co-exist with the people whether the future brings a negotiated solution or military intervention.

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Humanitarian situation in Syria continues to worsen – UN relief agency

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Members of a Syrian family register as refugees in northern Lebanon.

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