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Russian airstrikes destroyed 25 schools in Syria

Around 25 schools in Syrian opposition-held areas have been targeted by Russian warplanes in recent months, according to the interim Syrian government. The interim government said this week that Russian airstrikes are primarily targeting moderate opposition-held areas and are generally not...

Seven die as boat sinks off western Turkey

Seven refugees, including children, have drowned in the Aegean Sea after their boat sank, according to official sources. The Turkish Coast Guard said that the boat, which left from western province of Mugla's Bodrum district, had been en route to Greece’s Kos Island -- one of the preferred...

Syria peace talks hinge on envoy's answers

The Syrian opposition is awaiting clarification on key points from the United Nations before deciding whether to attend peace negotiations planned for Friday. The Syrian government has already agreed to join the talks that U.N. envoy Staffan de Mistura hopes to convene in an indirect format...