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"Hell on earth": U.N. calls for ceasefire in besieged Eastern Ghouta
"This is a human tragedy that is unfolding in front of our eyes"
Syrian Evacuation Setback: Buses Transporting Sick and Wounded Torched
A "people swap" is underway in Aleppo, even after evacuation buses were torched.
The New 'Extraordinary Threat' to US National Security Is A Landlocked Country in Africa
After months of political unrest, President Barack Obama declared a state of emergency and imposed sanctions on several top officials from both sides of the crisis Burundi.
Japan Is Gunning for a Permanent Gig on the UN Security Council
Post-World War II restrictions on Japan's military are easing, the nation participates in military exercises with allies, and is a big supporter of the UN — so it thinks it deserves a permanent seat.
Iran Broadcasts Footage of Underground Ballistic Missile Facility for the First Time
The display follows the launching of a precision-guided missile that Iran said it carried on Sunday — an act that US officials said appears to violate a ban on Iran conducting such tests.
The Islamic State Executes Nine Men and a Boy for Being Gay
Gays in Syria and Iraq are facing brutality from the Islamic State and other factions fighting in the regional conflict.
Video Reportedly Shows Volunteers Responding to Syrian Barrel Bomb Attacks
According to activists in the area, Syrian regime forces dropped barrel bombs on storefronts in a Syrian town in Aleppo province, killing at least 20 people.
Venezuelan Government Announces Disarmament Plan — Again
Attempting to tackle the world's second-highest homicide rate, Venezuela pledges $47 million to establish centers for voluntarily surrendering firearms.
UN Security Council to Lebanon: Elect A New President Now
The United Nations Security Council scolded Lebanon over its inability to elect a new president in the required time frame.