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Russia fears collapse of Syria ceasefire

Syrian government soldier in Aleppo, 16 Sept

Russia's military says rebel groups have increased attacks in Syria despite a truce, as Syria accuses US-led forces of targeting its positions.

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German protest at transatlantic deals

Tens of thousands of people have been protesting in cities across Germany against proposed transatlantic trade deals between the EU and the US and Canada.

  • 17 September 2016
  • From the section Europe

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Belgium minor first 'helped to die'

A terminally-ill teenager has been helped to die in Belgium, the first case since age restrictions on euthanasia were lifted in 2014.

  • 17 September 2016
  • From the section Europe

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EU states 'could veto Brexit deal'

  • 17 September 2016
  • From the section Europe

Fresh row over Trump gun outburst

Philippine militants free Norwegian

  • 17 September 2016
  • From the section Asia

Features & Analysis

After Gatsby

Why some F Scott Fitzgerald stories have never been printed

  • 17 September 2016
  • From the section Magazine

Anyone missing?

UK-shaped hole at tense EU talks in Bratislava

  • 17 September 2016
  • From the section Europe

Culture gap

Can K-Pop make it in the West?

  • 17 September 2016
  • From the section Australia

RIP war?

Have western governments lost their appetite for military intervention?

Jonathan Marcus Defence and diplomatic correspondent

Going mainstream

The runway show for hijabi fashionistas

  • 16 September 2016
  • From the section Asia

Sport Swimming strong

Paralympian Ahmed Kelly's remarkable family story

News from Elsewhere

Red tape turns mayor into town cleaner

  • 16 September 2016

Concern over falling NZ kea numbers

  • 15 September 2016

North Korean TV finds its funny bone

  • 15 September 2016

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