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On Turkish side of border, Syrian refugees wait and worry
February 6, 2016
On Turkish side of border, Syrian refugees wait and worry
Tens of thousands of Syrians sought refuge in Turkey on Saturday, while those who have already made the crossing waited…
Al Qaeda group says it holds two Australians
February 6, 2016
Al Qaeda group says it holds two Australians
An al Qaeda linked militant group claims it is holding an Australian doctor and his wife who were abducted last…
As Myanmar powerbrokers talk, could Suu Kyi emerge as president?
February 6, 2016
As Myanmar powerbrokers talk, could Suu Kyi emerge as president?
As Aung San Suu Kyi's lawmakers smiled for the cameras at the first sessions of Myanmar's parliament, a summit of…
Pakistan wants as many Taliban groups as possible to join talks
February 6, 2016
Pakistan wants as many Taliban groups as possible to join talks
Pakistan said as many Taliban groups as possible must be persuaded to join any upcoming peace discussions with the Afghan…
UN study finds more women face genital mutilation than earlier estimated
February 5, 2016
UN study finds more women face genital mutilation than earlier estimated
LONDON, Feb 5 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - More than 200 million girls and women globally have suffered genital mutilation, far…
Russia and Turkey trade accusations over Syria
February 5, 2016
Russia and Turkey trade accusations over Syria
BEIRUT/MOSCOW/LONDON (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday it suspected Turkey was preparing a military incursion into Syria, as a Syrian…
Tens of thousands flee Syria as Syria regime advances near Aleppo
February 5, 2016
Tens of thousands flee Syria as Syria regime advances near Aleppo
Damascus (AFP) - Tens of thousands of Syrians were apparently streaming towards Turkey on Friday as regime troops pressed a…
World pledges $10 bn for Syrians, but peace prospects bleak
February 5, 2016
World pledges $10 bn for Syrians, but peace prospects bleak
LONDON (AP) — World leaders pledged more than $10 billion Thursday to help fund schools, shelter and jobs for refugees…
Venezuela president vows to resist ouster
February 5, 2016
Venezuela president vows to resist ouster
Caracas (AFP) - Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro vowed Thursday the opposition's attempts to drive him from power would not prosper…
Greek police turn to teargas as tempers flare over pensions
February 4, 2016
Greek police turn to teargas as tempers flare over pensions
Scuffles broke out and police used teargas during a mass rally in Athens on Thursday as Greeks railed against government…