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France: Syria launched 14 toxic attacks since Oct

WASHINGTON (AP) — France's foreign minister on Tuesday accused the Syrian government of attacking its people with chemical weapons at least 14 times since October, including as recently as a few weeks ago. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Laurent Fabius cited "credible...

Aid workers question effectiveness of U.N. Syria aid

By Dasha Afanasieva GAZIANTEP, Turkey (Reuters) - Seven weeks after U.N. aid trucks crossed from Turkey into Syria for the first time, aid workers and officials in this southern Turkish humanitarian hub still have no idea exactly where the supplies ended up. The convoy...

Jordan tourism hopes high for papal visit

Jordan, home to many Islamic and Christian holy sites, hopes a visit this month by Pope Francis will promote religious tourism and boost an industry hit hard by regional turmoil. Tourism contributes 12 percent of gross domestic product in the desert kingdom and last year saw...