US agency: Global heat hits record highs
Across the globe the heat is unrelenting, setting new temperature highs by the month that are unparalleled in 136 years
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Total lunar eclipse to be visible from Europe
People in Europe will have a chance to see a total lunar eclipse on the night of September 27–28. The
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US to accept 10 000 Syrian refugees
The United States said Thursday it will accept at least 10,000 Syrian refugees in the coming year and increase its
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Nato concerned over possible Russian military buildup in Syria
NATO is worried that Russia may be shipping arms to Syria, boosting military support for the Assad regime. The Kremlin,
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Investigation reveals the presence of Russian military in Syria
As authorities in Russia deny the country’s military presence in Syria, dozens of photos of Russian soldiers posted in various
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Refugees desperate on both sides of Turkey’s border with Syria
Near the border crossing to Syria, refugees loiter near trucks lined up to deliver food into their country. If they
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Ankara angry over refugee crisis
As the European Union is struggling to deal with a chaotic flood of migrants, Turkey, which is home to more
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Turkey police move against media ahead of election
Turkish police launched a series of raids on Tuesday September 1 on businesses owned by a major media company in
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Turkey remands Western reporting crew to custody
A court in southeastern Turkey has ordered two British journalists and their translator remanded to custody, ahead of an eventual
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