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United Nations Signs Historical Arms Treaty
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The United Nations unanimously agreed to amp security measures with arms dealing.
Read more...Syrian Rebels Kidnap Over 20 UN Peacekeepers In Golan Heights
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The Golan Heights are on the border of Syria and Israel. (FreedomHouse/Flickr)
The U.N. called for their immediate release.
Read more...U.N. Peacekeeps Held By Armed Group In Syria
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The U.N. workers were on a regular supply mission near Golan Heights.
Read more...U.S. Will Give Syrian Rebels $60 Million In Aid
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Secretary of State John Kerry said the aid will "help the Syrian opposition council provide basic goods and services in areas under rebel control."
Read more...Iran Says Nuclear Talks Reached 'Turning Point'
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Satellite image of suspected Fordo nuclear facility (Creative Commons).
The world powers dropped two of their three demands.
Read more...Mass Grave Uncovered In Syria With 71 Bodies
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Bashar al-Assad (Creative Commons/James_Gordon_Los Angeles)
71 young men were killed execution-style in the Syrian city of Aleppo.
Read more...United Nations Condemns North Korea's Rocket Launch
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The vote was 15-0 to condemn North Korea's actions.
Read more...Assad Calls On Syrians To Defend Country, Ignores Calls For Resignation
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A Syrian independence flag painted on a wall (Creative Commons).
The UN estimated at least 60,000 people have been killed in the conflict.
Read more...UN Estimates 60,000 Dead In Syrian Civil War
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Much higher than opposition guessed.
Read more...Reports Of Dozens Killed In Air Strike On Syrian Bakery
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Opposition says 90 people were killed Sunday.
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