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While some may not have been fleeing danger, aid agencies warn that legitimate asylum seekers are also being discouraged

Task of getting opposition to join peace conference will be even more difficult, analysts say

Two of the 69 prisoners freed in first US ground operation against terror group in Iraq recount their horrors in captivity

Residents complain of being denied benefits despite oil wealth from province flowing into government coffers

The fight has proved tougher than expected. Hundreds have died and soldiers have a new enemy

Al Nouri says he is not part of the regime or the opposition, but a third way

Residents say they are trying to keep the peace

Western Sahara’s struggle for independence from Moroccan rule has largely been forgotten but its mothers and daughters keep the fire alive

Fragile neighbour braces for fallout though minister said airspace will not be open for use