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Activists: Syrian Government Air Strike Kills 21 in Northern Town

Syrian rights activists say government warplanes have bombed a northern town near the Turkish border, killing 21 people, as heavy fighting spread within the old city of Aleppo, Syria's commercial capital.

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Threat posed by chemical weapons remains serious global concern, says Ban

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Training course on emergency response to chemical weapons.

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Hong Kong Boat Collision Leaves 36 Dead

Emergency workers in Hong Kong say at least 36 people died after two passenger boats collided in Victoria Harbor.

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Global crises severely straining humanitarian resources, warns UN refugee chief

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Malian refugees in Niger.

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