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Match Lebanon's commitment to Syrian refugee children with global investment in nation's public services: UNICEF Executive Director

Lebanon's generosity in supporting more than 400,000 refugee children from Syria should be matched by further international investment in public services such as education, said UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake as he ended a visit to the country...

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Top Syrian Rebel Leader Quits, Cites Rebel Infighting

A top rebel leader of the U.S.-backed Free Syrian Army has resigned, to protest infighting among rebel groups trying to topple the government of President Bashar al-Assad.

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Next U.S. National Security Agency Chief to Face Challenges, Change

Outrage over the U.S. National Security Agency's widespread collection of telephone and Internet data from American allies could lead to a changed landscape for the spy agency.

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Indonesia Summons Australian Ambassador Over US Spying Allegations

Indonesia has summoned the Australian ambassador in Jakarta following reports indicating that Australia has allowed covert U.S. surveillance programs to operate in its embassies in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, China and East Timor.

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