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Explained: What's Happening in Syria, How It Could Affect Middle East
The civil war in Syria had thawed. But 13 years since the beginning of one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century, a new surge in violence has reignited attention on a conflict that had faded from the world's headlines.
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Cold War 2.0 Here? Russia's Bittersweet Relationship With The UN
Russia has a stake in crises around the world from Ukraine to Syria, Sudan and Mali -- and that is reflected in the active role it takes at the UN Security Council on issues both big and small, contrasting with the relative detachment of the US.
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Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump To Discuss Iran, Arms At G20 Summit: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump will discuss arms control and Iran and Syria crises on the sidelines of this week's G20 summit in Japan, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
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Afghan Officials Seek Clues From Trump Administration As Adviser Heads To Kabul
Afghan officials hope National Security Adviser HR McMaster will provide clarity from an administration that they feel has neglected their plight as it concentrates on crises in Syria and North Korea.
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UNICEF Launches $3.3 Billion Appeal Amid De-Funding Fears
The UN children's agency on Tuesday launched an appeal for $3.3 billion to help 48 million children caught up in crises worldwide amid fears of a funding cut from top donor the United States.
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John Kerry In Saudi For Talks On Syria, Libya, Yemen
US Secretary of State John Kerry is in Saudi Arabia for talks on the conflicts in Syria, Libya and Yemen ahead of larger meetings on those crises in Europe this week.
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Obama To Visit Gulf Kings Who Cannot Wait To Just See Him Go
US President Barack Obama will make another trip to Riyadh to consult Washington's Gulf allies on the crises in Yemen and Syria this week, but may not receive a royal welcome.
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More Than 150,000 Syrian Babies Born In Turkey: Deputy PM
More than 150,000 Syrian babies have been born in Turkey since Syria's crisis began, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Lufti Elvan said today, underscoring the humanitarian burden incurred by Ankara during the conflict.
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Turkey's Kurdish Conflict Impacting Syria, Migrant Crises: Selahattin Demirtas
The leader of Turkey's pro-Kurdish opposition said conflict in the country's largely Kurdish southeast had grown into an international problem, feeding into war in neighbouring Syria, and urged allies to do more to push for a ceasefire.
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UK Suffering 'Identity Crisis' on World Stage: Reports
Britain is becoming "increasingly insular and self-absorbed", as revealed by its impotence in the Syria and Ukraine crises and its "ambivalence" towards the European Union, a report today.
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Take Lead in Resolving Israel-Palestine Tensions: India to UN Security Council
India has criticised the UN Security Council for being a mere "standby witness" to the escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine, saying the Council's effectiveness in dealing with crises has been brought into question.
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Angela Merkel Says There is No Link Between Syria And Ukraine Crises
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday that western countries would not make concessions to Russia in the Ukraine crisis in order to win its support for a political solution in Syria, saying the two crises had nothing to do with each other.
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North Korea Blames 'Evil' US for Europe's Migrant Crisis
North Korea today offered its verdict on the migrant emergency facing Europe, blaming the "evil empire" United States for triggering the continent's worst refugee crisis since World War II.
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Greece Says Cannot Handle Migrants; UNHCR Calls Crisis 'Shameful'
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras asked Europe to help in handling tens of thousands of refugees coming in from Syria, Afghanistan and other war zones, saying on Friday his cash-strapped country could not deal with them alone.
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European Union Pledges 1 Billion Euros For Syria, Iraq Fight Against Islamic State
The European Union has pledged one billion euros in funding for the crises in Syria and Iraq and the fight against the Islamic State militant group, the bloc's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said today.
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Explained: What's Happening in Syria, How It Could Affect Middle East
The civil war in Syria had thawed. But 13 years since the beginning of one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century, a new surge in violence has reignited attention on a conflict that had faded from the world's headlines.
-
Cold War 2.0 Here? Russia's Bittersweet Relationship With The UN
Russia has a stake in crises around the world from Ukraine to Syria, Sudan and Mali -- and that is reflected in the active role it takes at the UN Security Council on issues both big and small, contrasting with the relative detachment of the US.
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Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump To Discuss Iran, Arms At G20 Summit: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump will discuss arms control and Iran and Syria crises on the sidelines of this week's G20 summit in Japan, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
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Afghan Officials Seek Clues From Trump Administration As Adviser Heads To Kabul
Afghan officials hope National Security Adviser HR McMaster will provide clarity from an administration that they feel has neglected their plight as it concentrates on crises in Syria and North Korea.
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UNICEF Launches $3.3 Billion Appeal Amid De-Funding Fears
The UN children's agency on Tuesday launched an appeal for $3.3 billion to help 48 million children caught up in crises worldwide amid fears of a funding cut from top donor the United States.
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John Kerry In Saudi For Talks On Syria, Libya, Yemen
US Secretary of State John Kerry is in Saudi Arabia for talks on the conflicts in Syria, Libya and Yemen ahead of larger meetings on those crises in Europe this week.
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Obama To Visit Gulf Kings Who Cannot Wait To Just See Him Go
US President Barack Obama will make another trip to Riyadh to consult Washington's Gulf allies on the crises in Yemen and Syria this week, but may not receive a royal welcome.
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More Than 150,000 Syrian Babies Born In Turkey: Deputy PM
More than 150,000 Syrian babies have been born in Turkey since Syria's crisis began, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Lufti Elvan said today, underscoring the humanitarian burden incurred by Ankara during the conflict.
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Turkey's Kurdish Conflict Impacting Syria, Migrant Crises: Selahattin Demirtas
The leader of Turkey's pro-Kurdish opposition said conflict in the country's largely Kurdish southeast had grown into an international problem, feeding into war in neighbouring Syria, and urged allies to do more to push for a ceasefire.
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UK Suffering 'Identity Crisis' on World Stage: Reports
Britain is becoming "increasingly insular and self-absorbed", as revealed by its impotence in the Syria and Ukraine crises and its "ambivalence" towards the European Union, a report today.
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Take Lead in Resolving Israel-Palestine Tensions: India to UN Security Council
India has criticised the UN Security Council for being a mere "standby witness" to the escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine, saying the Council's effectiveness in dealing with crises has been brought into question.
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Angela Merkel Says There is No Link Between Syria And Ukraine Crises
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday that western countries would not make concessions to Russia in the Ukraine crisis in order to win its support for a political solution in Syria, saying the two crises had nothing to do with each other.
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North Korea Blames 'Evil' US for Europe's Migrant Crisis
North Korea today offered its verdict on the migrant emergency facing Europe, blaming the "evil empire" United States for triggering the continent's worst refugee crisis since World War II.
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Greece Says Cannot Handle Migrants; UNHCR Calls Crisis 'Shameful'
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras asked Europe to help in handling tens of thousands of refugees coming in from Syria, Afghanistan and other war zones, saying on Friday his cash-strapped country could not deal with them alone.
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European Union Pledges 1 Billion Euros For Syria, Iraq Fight Against Islamic State
The European Union has pledged one billion euros in funding for the crises in Syria and Iraq and the fight against the Islamic State militant group, the bloc's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said today.
