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As violence spreads, fewer places for Syrians to find refuge, UN agency warns

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A young new arrival at Jordan’s Za’tari camp. His family fled violence in Syria’s...

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Clinton Begins Asia Tour

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's trip to Asia includes a visit to Beijing this week, where she will meet with Chinese leaders and try to tackle a broad range of issues. The trip comes as tensions are rising in the region over territorial...

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UNICEF: 1,600 Killed in Syria's Civil War Last Week

The U.N. children's fund UNICEF says Syria's civil war killed 1,600 people last week, making it the deadliest seven-day period of the 18-month conflict.

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South Carolina Army Guard unit looks beyond combat skills for Kosovo peacekeeping mission

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Army 1st Lt. Torrence Yarborough, from the South Carolina Army National Guard's 218th Maneuver Enhancement...

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