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    Syria's Assad pays Easter visit to recaptured Christian town

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    Syrian army seizes ancient Christian town near Lebanese border

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    Venezuela's Maduro meets opposition as death toll from protests rises

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    Venezuela government and foes talk; Vatican to mediate

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    Quebec separatists lose election, referendum avoided

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    Muslim leader endorses ruling party as religion rises in India election

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    Philippines, Muslim rebels sign final peace deal to end conflict

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    Vatican says it is willing to act as Venezuela mediator

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    Lebanese militant leader calls for Sunnis to defect from army

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    Gunmen kill six in attack on Kenyan church

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    Serbian paramilitaries join pro-Russian forces in Crimea

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    Orthodox Patriarchs urge peace in Ukraine, agree on council

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    UN says almost all Muslims have fled Cental African capital

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    Global, Ukrainian church leaders speak on Russian intervention, plead for dialogue

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    Egypt's liberal party leader voices fears for democracy