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Armenian Opposition Leader Says He is Ready to Lead

The head of Armenia's opposition movement said Tuesday he is prepared to lead the country after Prime Minister Serzh Sarkisian resigned following nearly two weeks of protests against his rule.

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Transdniestrian Settlement Process moves forward as another milestone agreement signed by the Sides

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The Moldovan and Transdniestrian Chief Negotiators, Cristina Lesnic (l) and Vitaly Ignatiev (r), sign an agreement on the mechanism for the participation of vehicles from Transdniestria in international road traffic, Bender, 24 April 2018.

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Syria Humanitarian Fund allocates over US$16 million to respond to East Ghouta and Afrin emergencies

The Syria Humanitarian Fund allocated US $16.3 million to 21 projects to respond to people displaced from East Ghouta and Afrin. This allocation will finance food and nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, health, shelter and core relief items in addition to providing protection services to people in need.

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Brexit: EU and UK citizens’ rights remain EP’s key priority

EP Brexit Steering Group and MEPs from five committees in charge of citizens' rights heard representatives of the 3 million group and UK Home Office officials on Tuesday.

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Police: Toronto Driver Left 'Cryptic' Facebook Message Before Attack

Toronto police say the driver who allegedly ran down and killed 10 pedestrians on a downtown sidewalk with his van left a "cryptic" Facebook message just moments before the attack.

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US Judge Orders DACA to Continue, With New Applicants

A U.S. federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to keep in place deportation protection for 700,000 young undocumented immigrants known as "dreamers."

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UN chiefs call for increased support for vulnerable Syrians and the region, as Brussels conference set to open

As the ‘Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region’ opens, UN Chiefs are calling urgently for increased support for vulnerable Syrians, refugees and the communities hosting them.

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Driver Plows Van into Pedestrians in Toronto, 10 Dead

Canadian police have arrested a 25-year-old suspect they say drove a van onto a crowded sidewalk Monday in Toronto, killing 10 people and injuring 15 others.

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UNHCR regret at deportations of Venezuelans from Trinidad and Tobago

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, deeply regrets the deportation this past weekend by Trinidad and Tobago of 82 Venezuelan nationals. The 82 include registered asylum-seekers and individuals who had declared an intention to apply for refugee status, making their return to Venezuela a breach of international refugee law.

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Iran, Syria, Trade Hover Over Macron's US Visit

U.S. President Donald Trump officially welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron with an arrival ceremony Tuesday at the White House before the leaders hold official talks and attend a state dinner.