Russia proposes Syria conflict conference

Russia is proposing the organisation of a conference bringing together “all the players” of the deadly Syria conflict, including opposition groups, citizens and the ruling regime, a top official told a French newspaper.

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Detainee dies at Guantanamo

‘At the time of his death, no charges had been filed against him for any crimes’:

A detainee died over the weekend at the US prison for “war on terror” suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the ninth since the detention center opened in 2002, the US military said Monday.

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US sours on global role, looks to Asia - poll

Younger Americans are ‘comfortable’ with the Islamic world and China:

Eleven years after the September 11 attacks a record number in the United States want a less active global role -- and Americans for the first time see Asia as more important than Europe.

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