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Islamic State group silent as deadline passes with no swap

TOKYO (AP) — The fates of a Japanese journalist and Jordanian military pilot were unknown Friday, a day after the latest purported deadline for a possible prisoner swap passed with no further word from the Islamic State group holding them captive. "Government institutions are working...

Under-reported conflicts seen affecting millions in 2015

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - While wars in Syria , Iraq and Ukraine make headlines in the West, around 30 other conflicts receive little press coverage, and the resulting lack of pressure for change could have serious implications for millions of people, experts say....

Regime forces open Babbila crossing as 11 died of siege

   (Zaman Al Wasl)- Syrian regime forces Wednesday have opened Babbila crossing after 45 days of sever siege and under pressure of rebels who threatened to end the cease-fire truce if the siege would be continued on the southern suburbs of Damascus. Activists reported 11...