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12Feb/16

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry

World powers announce ceasefire for Syria

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World powers have announced a plan for humanitarian aid and a nationwide ceasefire for Syria, but officials warn the future for the conflict-ridden country remains cloudy. Nathan Frandino has more.
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04Oct/15

Clashes in east Jerusalem; Israel buries its stabbing dead

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Israeli police clash with Palestinians stone-throwers in east Jerusalem as Israel bury its dead following stabbing attacks, praised by Hamas.

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06Sep/15

Gaza could soon become uninhabitable – UN

September 6, 2015WarAl-Shati Camp, Blockade of the Gaza Strip, Egypt–Israel relations, Gaza, Gaza city, Gaza Governorate, Gaza Strip, Gaza War, Gaza–Egypt border, Gaza–Israel conflict, Hamas, Israel, Israel–Gaza conflict, Mohamed al-Asi, Mohamed al-Masri, Political activism, State of Palestine, United Nationssmbale

Multiple wars and eight-year of economic blockade could make Gaza uninhabitable in less than five years, according to U.N report. Many local residents agree with the assessment.

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