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François Hollande calls on Syrian rebels to form provisional government

Francois Hollande

Move reveals differences with UK and US, which have been more guarded in their dealings with Syrian opposition groups Read More

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Syria crisis: Damascus clashes continue – live updates

Unrest Damascus

• Fighting in Damascus enters third day
• Senior defector accuses regime of working with al-Qaida
• Ban Ki-moon travels to China ahead of UNSC vote Read More

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GOP debate foreign policy: prolific proliferators of confusion

CNN Republican debate

The Arizona debate exposed both the paucity and cynical self-interest of Republican candidates’ Middle East policy Read More

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