Islamic State attack in Syria kills at least 53
IS gunmen reportedly took advantage of focus on earthquake to carry out deadly attack.
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Fiji’s Bainimarama suspended for breaching parliamentary privilege
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Russia is now targeting Ukraine’s homeless as war recruits
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EU stops selling toilets to Russia as punishment for invading Ukraine
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Top Russian defence official falls to her death from tower block
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Judge tells Trump: Too late to offer DNA to rebut rape claim
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Silvio Berlusconi acquitted in trial tied to 'bunga bunga' sex parties
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Ukraine to boycott OSCE meeting in Vienna if Russia attends
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China threatens US entities over downing of balloon
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