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Putin helps to free US citizen in Syria

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Putin helps to free US citizen in Syria

Russia says it has helped to free a US citizen in Syria after the US president asked his Russian counterpart to search for Americans in Syria.

Why now? US asks for Iran's help

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Why now? US asks for Iran's help

John Kerry’s call for Iran to help end wars in the Middle East could mean the Obama administration is trying to reach out to Iran to resolve the region’s problems, an American scholar says.

Italy recalls ambassador from Egypt

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Italy recalls ambassador from Egypt

Italy has recalled its ambassador from Egypt in protest against the disappearance and subsequent death of a student in Cairo.

Fate of abducted Syrians not clear

SYRIA

Fate of abducted Syrians not clear

Conflicting reports are circulating over the fate of Syrian workers abducted by the Daesh terrorist group near the capital, Damascus.