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Tunnel bomb in Aleppo kills 40 Syrian soldiers

Tunnel bomb in Aleppo kills 40 Syrian soldiers

May 31, – At least 40 Syrian soldiers and militia were killed Saturday in a fresh attack by Islamist rebels, who planted explosives in a tunnel under an army position in Aleppo, a monitor said. The historic Old City area has seen horrific violence ever since a major rebel offensive on Aleppo in July 2012. […]

May 31, 2014 | By | Reply More
French students stage protest rally to ‘save democracy’ from far-right

French students stage protest rally to ‘save democracy’ from far-right

May 29, – Thousands of students rallied across France Thursday to protest against the anti-immigration National Front party, whose historic success in EU polls they said threatened democracy. Waving banners that read “No to the National Front”, and “Wake up, France,” demonstrators rallied in Lyon, in the east of the country, as well as in […]

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Ukrainian Army Helicopter Shot Down by Rebels, Killing 14, Including General

Ukrainian Army Helicopter Shot Down by Rebels, Killing 14, Including General

Pro-Russian separatists shot down a Ukrainian army helicopter on Thursday, killing 14 soldiers including a general, as government forces pressed ahead with an offensive to crush rebellions in the east swiftly following the election of a new president. After weeks of accusations from Kiev of Russian involvement in the uprising, a rebel leader in the […]

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Up to 200,000 kids may die in Somalia as aid runs dry, UNICEF claims

Up to 200,000 kids may die in Somalia as aid runs dry, UNICEF claims

May 27, – The United Nation’s children’s agency said Tuesday that 200,000 children may die of starvation this year in war-ravaged Somalia if it does not raise enough funds to provide vital aid. “If funding is not received immediately, UNICEF will have to suspend essential life-saving health services within one month,” spokesman Christophe Boulierac said. […]

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South Korea PM Chung Hong-won resigns over ferry disaster

South Korea PM Chung Hong-won resigns over ferry disaster

Apr 27, – South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hong-won announced his resignation on Sunday over the government response to the ferry disaster, in which it was first announced that everyone had been rescued, focusing attention on poor regulatory controls. The Sewol ferry sank on a routine trip south from the port of Incheon to the […]

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Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexican capital

Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexican capital

Apr 18, – A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico on Friday, sending panicked people into the streets, where broken windows and debris fell, but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties. It was felt across at least a half-dozen states and Mexico’s capital, where it shook for at least […]

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‘We are not dead yet’ Heartbreaking texts from students on sinking S Korea ferry

‘We are not dead yet’ Heartbreaking texts from students on sinking S Korea ferry

April 17, – Mom, this might be my last chance to tell you I love you, one boy reportedly said. “I love you too, why are you saying that?” the mother replied, but received no response. Another student texted her father, “Dad I can’t get out, the ship is slanted too much.” He replied, “Well […]

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Saudi renews demand for ‘stern’ world action on Syria over poison gas attack

Saudi renews demand for ‘stern’ world action on Syria over poison gas attack

Apr 15, – Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal on Tuesday said the “grave news” that President Bashar al-Assad’s forces had carried out two poison gas attacks last week was a challenge to “international will”. Rebels and the Syrian government have blamed each other for the alleged poison gas attacks on Friday and Saturday […]

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Suicide attack in northern Iraq Kills 7 policemen

Suicide attack in northern Iraq Kills 7 policemen

Apr 13, Kirkuk – A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-rigged vehicle at a checkpoint in northern Iraq on Sunday, killing seven police, and gunmen shot dead three people, officials said. The latest violence comes amid a protracted surge in nationwide bloodshed that has claimed more than 2,550 lives so far this year and sparked fears […]

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Syrian activists report new poison attack by Assad forces

Syrian activists report new poison attack by Assad forces

Apr 13, – A Syrian opposition news outlet claimed Friday the government troops attacked a Damascus suburb with poison gas and that residents were showing symptoms of shortness of breath. The Shaam News Network identified the Damascus suburb of Harasta as the site of the poison gas attack and said that at least 100 residents […]

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