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Syrian Strikes Heighten Urgency of Patriot Missile Deployment in Turkey

NATO preparations to defend Turkey from potential Syrian attacks may find new urgency as Damascus begins to use missiles against Syrian rebels across the Turkish border.

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Defiant North Korea Carries Out 'Space Launch'

North Korea has carried out what it characterizes as a “groundbreaking” peaceful launch to place a weather satellite into orbit, despite warnings from the United Nations and the United States. The event is being viewed by most of the world as a...

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Obama: US Now Recognizes New Syrian Opposition Coalition

President Barack Obama has announced formal U.S. recognition of the Syrian opposition coalition, calling it the legitimate representative of the Syrian people.

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EU Urges More Pressure on Syria

Several key European countries are trying to rally international support for Syria's newly formed opposition coalition.

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