Activists and fighters trapped in the opposition’s last sliver of territory in Aleppo said pro-government forces had struck their district with dozens of rockets since mid-morning.
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Syria to evacuate Aleppo in surrender deal
U.N. reports the safe withdrawal of people from the besieged area was now “imminent.”
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Pope Francis to Syrian president: End the war and respect humanitarian law
The pope asked Assad “to ensure that international humanitarian law is fully respected with regard to the protection of the civilians and access to humanitarian aid.”
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Ohio lawmakers pass two bills restricting abortion
State lawmakers passed a measure to ban abortions in the state after 20 weeks after approving legislation that would ban abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected.
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Egypt mourns for 25 Christians killed in church bombing
Those killed were mostly women and children. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack on Sunday.
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Mass killing of civilians by Syrian forces feared in Aleppo
The U.N. human rights office in Geneva said that multiple sources reported that tens of civilians were shot dead on Monday.
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Collapsed church in Nigeria kills 160 people
Worshippers said construction of the building had been rushed.
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Pope Francis calls for people to hold fast to faith after terrorist attacks in Egypt and Turkey
“We are united in the blood of our martyrs,” Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis: Baby Jesus is a reminder of migrants
The nativity seen should remind us of the marginalized, the pope said.
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South Korean president impeached
Lawmakers from both parties faced huge pressure to act against Park.