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27 killed in blast in Romania

At least 27 have been killed and 155 others wounded in an explosion in the Romanian capital Bucharest.

US sending special forces to Syria

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US sending special forces to Syria

The US is sending special forces to Syria to "assist" militants fighting against the government and the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group, officials say.

Progress over Syria very difficult: Kerry

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Progress over Syria very difficult: Kerry

John Kerry says he hopes progress can be achieved at international talks in Vienna, Austria to resolve the conflict in Syria, but it would be very difficult.