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New Player Shakes Up Ukraine Before Sunday Vote

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Syria Declares Eid Cease-Fire Through Monday

The Syrian army says it will suspend military operations to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, declaring a cease-fire from Friday morning to Monday. The army added that it reserves the right to respond to rebel attacks and bombings.

On eve of proposed truce in Syria, UN ready to provide humanitarian aid to thousands of families

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An aid distribution centre inside Syria.

Syria: some parties to conflict expected to observe ceasefire, Security Council urges support for plan

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Lakhdar Brahimi, Joint Special Representative of the UN and the League of Arab States for Syria.