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Syrian rebels seize ancient town near Jordanian border

BEIRUT – Syrian rebels on Wednesday seized an ancient town near the Jordan border that is a key government stronghold, ousting Syrian soldiers and allied militiamen from the region after four days of intense battles, opposition activists and rebels said. There was no immediate comment from the government on the …

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Israel charges Palestinian from east Jerusalem for fighting with Islamic State in Syria

JERUSALEM – A Jerusalem district court has indicted a Palestinian from east Jerusalem on charges of traveling to Syria to join and fight with the Islamic State militant group. The Shin Bet security service says Khalil Khalil, born in 1990, had joined a gym at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem …

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Pope Francis raffling off car, other items to benefit poor

Pope Francis is raffling off gifts he has received – including a Fiat car and a leather suitcase — in an effort to raise money for the poor, with winners being announced Thursday. The items that can be won also include a Homero Ortega Panama-style hat, an espresso coffee machine, …

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