At least 16 killed as Syrian air force bombs Deraa province

At least 16 killed as Syrian air force bombs Deraa province

June 17, 2015 - 10:33 AMT  06:33 GMT
More than 230,000 Syrians have died in the civil war, which began after anti-government protests in March 2011.
Former Turkish President Suleyman Demirel dead at 90

Former Turkish President Suleyman Demirel dead at 90

June 17, 2015 - 10:18 AMT  06:18 GMT
Demirel served as prime minister seven times through the 1960s to the 1990s and was president from 1993 to 2000.
IS suffers major setback as Kurds seize key town

IS suffers major setback as Kurds seize key town

June 17, 2015 - 10:12 AMT  06:12 GMT
Kurds raised their banners in place of black IS flags, celebrating their victory over the jihadist group.
Cost of violence around the world reaches record $14.3 trillion

Cost of violence around the world reaches record $14.3 trillion

June 17, 2015 - 10:01 AMT  06:01 GMT
Syria ranked as the least peaceful country in the 2015 Global Peace Index, while Libya saw the most severe deterioration.
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