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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.

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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.

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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.

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After meeting, UN official flags importance of political dialogue following Beirut bomb attack

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Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly.

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