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Without mentioning Russian aggression, the U.S. and Sweden reached a nonbinding agreement calling for greater military cooperation.
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Syria Conflict: US Expresses Disappointment In Russia’s Inaction Over Humanitarian Aid
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Washington and Seoul are reportedly in talks to install THAAD system in the Korean Peninsula to counter threats from North Korea.
Israel-Palestine Two-State Solution Tough, France Says Post Conference
The prospect of Israelis and Palestinians living side-by-side in peace is gradually fading, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said.
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The Kuril Islands, also claimed by Japan, have caused tensions between Moscow and Tokyo.
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UN Security Council To Meet, Discuss Syrian Aid Air Drop
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EU Unity Crumbles As Russia Sanctions Extension Debate Rages
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