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US Lawmakers Weigh Attack on Syria

A key Senate committee could vote on a measure authorizing U.S. military action in Syria

Over 2 million people in Zimbabwe to require food assistance, warns UN agency

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In Zimbabwe, WFP is working to combat food insecurity by providing general food distributions to the at-risk populations.

US Lawmakers Weigh Plan Authorizing Military Strikes on Syria

A key Senate committee could vote on a measure authorizing U.S. military action in Syria.
Leaders of the Foreign Relations Committee agreed on details of the plan that would give President Barack Obama authority to order limited strikes...

Syria: with samples en route to labs, Ban calls on Security Council to develop response

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefs the press on Syria.