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Tens of thousands flee as Syria regime advances near Aleppo
AFP, Published on 05/02/2016
» DAMASCUS - Tens of thousands of Syrians were reported to have fled their homes on Thursday as regime troops pressed a major Russian-backed offensive around second city Aleppo.
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$10 billion in aid pledged for Syria
AFP, Published on 05/02/2016
» LONDON - World leaders pledged over $10 billion (9.0 billion euros) Thursday to help conflict-hit Syrians at a London conference overshadowed by the breakdown of peace talks in Geneva.
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Portugal government adopts 2016 draft budget without EU's approval
AFP, Published on 05/02/2016
» LISBON - The Portuguese cabinet on Thursday adopted its 2016 draft budget without waiting for EU Commission approval, a government spokesman said.
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New Zika front: No blood donations from Zika-area travellers
AFP, Published on 05/02/2016
» GENEVA - The World Health Organization on Thursday advised countries against accepting blood donations from people who had travelled to regions affected by the Zika virus.
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Fresh sex abuse claims rock UN mission in C.Africa
AFP, Published on 05/02/2016
» BANGUI (CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC) - The UN's troubled mission in Central African Republic announced seven new claims of sex abuse by peacekeepers Thursday, the latest in a barrage of allegations of troops assaulting the civilians they are supposed to protect.
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Antarctica to host first international chess match
AFP, Published on 05/02/2016
» SANTIAGO - Antarctica will host its first international chess match this weekend, between former world champion Hou Yifan of China and Chilean grandmaster Cristobal Henriquez, officials said Thursday.
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Clinton, Sanders fight for New Hampshire in Thursday debate
AFP, Published on 05/02/2016
» PORTSMOUTH (UNITED STATES) - Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders face off Thursday in the first debate since their bruising Iowa clash that the former secretary of state won by a hair, as they gear for a battle royale in New Hampshire.
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Gomes jumps to Japan after MLB World Series wins
AFP, Published on 05/02/2016
» NEW YORK - Jonny Gomes, a 13-season Major League Baseball outfielder who played on two of the past three World Series champions, has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Japan's Rakuten Eagles.
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Madonna in Taiwan-China flag flap
AFP, Published on 05/02/2016
» TAIPEI — The pop diva Madonna has waded into the war of words over Taiwanese identity after draping herself in the island's flag, sparking ire in China, where any suggestion of independence is scorned.
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Pope Francis to have historic meeting with Russian Patriarch
AFP, Published on 05/02/2016
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis will meet Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in Cuba next week in a historic first meeting between the heads of the two largest Christian churches, the Vatican announced Friday.
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