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UN says nearly 700,000 Syrians displaced so far in 2018 10 Apr 2018 - 05:42 pm
A Syrian kid gestures with victory sign as 17th convoy of vehicles, carrying civilians from Syria’s Eastern Ghouta district, arrive in Al-Bab district, in Aleppo in Syria on April 10, 2018. Beha el Halebi - Anadolu
France says Syria allies bear 'particular responsibility' for alleged chemical attack 10 Apr 2018 - 05:09 pm
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe. AFP / BERTRAND GUAY
Iran says 7 dead in Syria strike will 'not go unanswered' 10 Apr 2018 - 04:41 pm
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Syria invites OPCW to investigate alleged chemical attack in Douma 10 Apr 2018 - 04:05 pm
A picture taken on April 8, 2018, shows smoke billowing as Syrian Army soldiers advance in agricultural land on the eastern outskirts of Douma, as they continue their fierce offensive to retake the last opposition holdout in Eastern Ghouta. AFP / STRINGE
Syrian rebels evacuated from Douma reach northwest 10 Apr 2018 - 03:55 pm
Vehicles of 17th convoy carrying civilians from Syria’s Eastern Ghouta district, arrive in Al-Bab district escorted by ambulances, in Aleppo in Syria on April 10, 2018. Beha el Halebi - Anadolu
Iranian village lets women watch football 10 Apr 2018 - 03:41 pm
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Syria on alert after threats over alleged gas attack 10 Apr 2018 - 03:20 pm
A picture taken on April 8, 2018, shows Syrian Army soldiers gathering in an area on the eastern outskirts of Douma, as they continue their fierce offensive to retake the last opposition holdout in Eastern Ghouta. AFP / STRINGER
Somalia parliament speaker quits as $9.6m cash seized off plane from Dubai 10 Apr 2018 - 02:06 pm
The speaker of Somalia's parliament, Mohamed Sheikh Osman Jawari, attends his election process in Mogadishu, Somalia, January 11, 2017. Picture taken January 11, 2017. REUTERS/Feisal Omar
Moscow to propose UN resolution to probe alleged Syria chemical attack 10 Apr 2018 - 01:49 pm
Bashar Jaafari, permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations attends UN Security Council meeting on suspected chemical attacks in Douma, Syria at United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States on April 9, 2018. Mohamm
Trump vows 'major decisions' on Syria after alleged toxic attack 09 Apr 2018 - 07:50 pm
An image grab taken from a video released by the Syrian civil defence in Douma shows unidentified volunteers giving aid to children at a hospital following a reported chemical attack on the rebel-held town on April 8, 2018. AFP Photo / Syria Civil Defenc
Trump says 'major decisions' coming on Syria in '24-48 hours' 09 Apr 2018 - 07:05 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 9, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Three Iranians were killed in air strike on Syrian air base on Sunday 09 Apr 2018 - 04:40 pm
A member of forces of President Bashar al Assad holds a Syrian flag as buses carrying freed hostages and rebels who were evacuated from the rebel-held city of Douma drive at Wafideen camp in Damascus, Syria April 8, 2018. Picture taken April 8, 2018. REUT
'I don't rule anything out': Mattis on taking action in Syria 09 Apr 2018 - 04:13 pm
US Secretary of Defense James Mattis in Washington, DC, April 6, 2018. / AFP / SAUL LOEB
Trump confers with military on suspected gas attack in Syria 09 Apr 2018 - 03:46 pm
(FILE PHOTO) US President Donald Trump. AFP / Olivier Douliery
Russia warns against snap judgments on alleged Syria chemical attack 09 Apr 2018 - 03:20 pm
A girl looks on following alleged chemical weapons attack, in what is said to be Douma, Syria on April 8, 2018.
Israel blamed for missile strike in Syria; 14 reported dead 09 Apr 2018 - 02:52 pm
FILE PHOTO: AFP
Iran to halt gasoline imports from September - minister 09 Apr 2018 - 12:33 pm
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How a secret Russian airlift helps Syria's Assad 09 Apr 2018 - 12:00 pm
A Cham Wings aircraft is seen at Rostov Airport in Russia, January 17, 2018. Picture taken January 17, 2018

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This handout picture taken and released on August 15, 2026 by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) shows rescuers working amid the rubble of a damaged building after an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara (Photo by Handout / Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) / AFP) Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 40
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C, front) leaves after addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the celebrations to mark the country's Independence Day in New Delhi on August 15, 2026. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) India's Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training
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Electoral Commission of Zambia chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis (back row 3rd R) addresses the nation at the 2026 National Election Results Centre in Lusaka on August 14, 2026. Zambia resumed vote counting on August 14 after a nationwide suspension over violence raised tensions nationwide. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP) Zambia resumes vote count after pause over violence
Medical worker performing disinfection before burying deceased person infected with Ebola in DR Congo. Xinhua file photo. Ebola killing a victim every 30 minutes in DR Congo: UN
This photo taken with a mobile phone shows residents inspecting a drone-attacked mosque in Al-Droshab, north of Sudan's capital Khartoum on Aug. 12, 2026. (Photo by Mohamed Khidir/Xinhua) Violence in Sudan continues to imperil civilians: UN
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