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Diplomats aim for temporary Syria truce in a week

Diplomats aim for temporary Syria truce in a week

MUNICH (AP) – Diplomats agreed Friday to work toward a temporary “cessation of hostilities” in Syria’s civil war within a week, although efforts to secure a lasting cease-fire fell short. The deal appeared to be the result of a compromise between the United States, which had wanted an immediate cease-fire, …

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Carter says UAE will put special forces in Syria

Carter says UAE will put special forces in Syria

BRUSSELS (AP) – U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says a key Persian Gulf ally has agreed to send special forces soldiers to Syria to assist in the development of local Sunni Arab fighters focused on recapturing Raqqa, the Islamic State group’s capital. Carter made the comment after meeting Friday at …

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Seoul, US to open talks on missile defense aimed at N. Korea

Seoul, US to open talks on missile defense aimed at N. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Looking to take a harder line after North Korea’s recent nuclear test and rocket launch, Seoul and Washington will begin talks as early as next week on deploying a sophisticated U.S. missile defense system in South Korea, officials said Friday. The new tough stance follows …

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Greek farmers clash with riot police in pensions protest

Greek farmers clash with riot police in pensions protest

ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Greek farmers wielding shepherd’s staffs and throwing rocks clashed Friday with riot police in central Athens during a two-day protest against the government’s plans to impose new tax hikes and overhaul the pension system. Riot police used tear gas to repel them. Separate clashes broke out …

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In meeting Pope Francis, patriarch asserts Russia’s role

In meeting Pope Francis, patriarch asserts Russia’s role

MOSCOW (AP) – When Patriarch Kirill meets Pope Francis this week, the historic event will allow the head of the Russian Orthodox Church to assert Russia’s leading role in the Eastern Christian world. It may also allow Kirill, a skillful political player with close ties to President Vladimir Putin, to …

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Congress gives final OK to banning local Internet taxes

Congress gives final OK to banning local Internet taxes

WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress voted Thursday to permanently bar state and local governments from taxing access to the Internet, as lawmakers leapt at an election-year chance to demonstrate their opposition to imposing levies on online service. On a vote of 75-20, the Senate gave final congressional approval to the wide-ranging …

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