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Key Lawmakers to Obama: Enhanced Strategy for Syria Needed

As the White House continues to make the case to U.S. lawmakers that Congress should approve military action against Syria's government, President Obama met with two key Republican senators whose support will be crucial.

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OSCE in Tajikistan holds discussion on explosive hazards reduction and response

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A sign warning of the presence of landmines at the Afghan-Tajik border near Pyanj, Tajikistan, 6 April 2011.

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Coming up: Parliament priorities for the rest of the year

Although much has already been accomplished this year, MEPs still have many important legislative files to deal with before the end of the year. The Parliament will have to decide on matters that will affect the EU and Europeans for years to come,...

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Syria: samples collected at site of alleged chemical weapons use to reach labs "within hours"

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right) with Ake Sellström, head of the UN technical mission to investigate the possible use of...

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