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In Attacking Syrian Kurds, Turkey Risks Tensions With US and Russian Federation

In Attacking Syrian Kurds, Turkey Risks Tensions With US and Russian Federation

An ally of Ankara within North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the anti-terror coalition, it also supports Kurdish militia groups fighting ISIS in Syria. The administration, he said, “didn’t respond decisively”

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Obama calls up Putin, asks him to stop Russian jets bombing Syria

Obama calls up Putin, asks him to stop Russian jets bombing Syria

McCain said it was “no accident” that Russian President Vladimir Putin had chosen this moment for a deal.

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Restroom transgender ban bill goes to governor

Restroom transgender ban bill goes to governor

In a 20-15 vote, the state senate approved H.B.

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China opposes deployment of THAAD in South Korea

China opposes deployment of THAAD in South Korea

The potential collapse of North Korea is a perennial worry for Beijing, which sees it as a buffer against the U.S. military presence in South Korea and worries that instability

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Russia denies its warplanes hit Syria hospital

Russia denies its warplanes hit Syria hospital

The UN envoy met Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem in Damascus on Tuesday to discuss a resumption of peace talks.

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Pope on Ash Wednesday: Let’s share, be more sensitive

Pope on Ash Wednesday: Let’s share, be more sensitive

On Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis sent a special audio-message to young people, inviting them to live for their heavenly Father and not for what others think of them.

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NY police investigate assault claim against ex-Gov. Spitzer

NY police investigate assault claim against ex-Gov. Spitzer

According to a statement by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of the New York Police Department, Manhattan detectives are now investigating the incident in response to allegations of an

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WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Arbitrarily Detained By Sweden And UK, Panel Finds

WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Arbitrarily Detained By Sweden And UK, Panel Finds

It did not change its earlier stance that it would arrest Assange for his extradition to Sweden as soon as he leaves the Ecuador embassy, where he has been living

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Ogier wins Rally of Sweden

Ogier wins Rally of Sweden

Sebastien Ogier continues to lead Rally Sweden despite facing mounting pressure from Hayden Paddon.

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N. Hempstead Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics

N. Hempstead Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics

Despite freezing temperatures, the first annual Wabash College Polar Plunge was a success.

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Federal prosecutors in Chicago fighting to get El Chapo trial

Federal prosecutors in Chicago fighting to get El Chapo trial

Mexican Federal Police said that in March 2015, the USA government asked Mexico to issue an arrest warrant with the objective of extradition – citing alleged collaboration in drug trafficking

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48 people rescued from stuck tram cars at ski resort

48 people rescued from stuck tram cars at ski resort

They said they do not believe the cold was a factor and that the tram was running without issues in colder temperatures earlier in the day.

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