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EU, US stress the need for political transition in Syria

The Geneva negotiation process is “crucial for achieving a genuine political transition in Syria,” the EU and US stated in a joint statement after their summit in Brussels Wednesday afternoon. “The onus is on the Syrian regime to engage constructively with the process and take part in

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Over 900 suspected Islamists face trial in Egypt

Egypt’s chief prosecutor on Wednesday ordered two trials for a total of 919 suspected Islamists on charges that include murder, pushing ahead with a series of mass tribunals of supporters of ousted President Mohammed

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Obama says Russians will realise in time that “brute force” cannot win

US President Barack Obama on Wednesday urged the West during EU-US summit to remain united in its response to Moscow’s takeover of Crimea. “With time, so long as we remain united, the Russian people will recognize that they cannot achieve security, prosperity and the status they

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