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Hong Kong Marks National Day as Protesters Defy Orders to Disburse

Hong Kong officials on Wednesday held ceremonies marking the 65th anniversary of the founding of communist China as city leaders remain locked in a standoff with protesters demanding greater democratic reforms.

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Kurdish Fighters Reclaim Border Crossing from Islamic State

Kurdish fighters battling Islamic State militants have retaken a key border crossing between northern Iraq and Syria.

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Afghanistan Signs Security Pacts With US, NATO

Afghanistan has signed long-delayed security pacts with the United States and NATO to authorize deployment of a small international military force in the country after the end of the year. The Taliban has rejected the deal as “shameful and shocking...

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UN official urges sustained pressure on parties to Syria conflict to ensure aid access

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Syrian refugee children draw pictures in the children's activity tent at Islahiye refugee camp in the Hatay...

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