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Islamist rebels close in on Homs and continue to advance to Damascus
President Assad's government forces continue to lose territory
Tens of thousands of Syrians are fleeing Homs amid reports that rebels are closing in
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
Rebel forces in Syria are bearing down on the city of Homs
Major blow to President Assad as another city falls to insurgent forces
PM Barnier has formally resigned after his government was voted down by parliament
French lawmakers passed a vote of no confidence in the government
MPs begin impeachment proceedings against Yoon Suk Yeol after martial law lifted
MPs block the president's plan
Yoon Suk Yeol says it is to protect the country from North Korea’s communist forces
French opposition lawmakers threaten to bring down government over the budget
French opposition lawmakers threaten to bring down government over the budget.
Syrian president blames West for reigniting the civil war
Rebel forces remain in control of Aleppo despite a series of air strikes
Russian and Syrian warplanes carry out airstrikes on rebel territories in northern Syria
President Bashar al Assad has promised to defeat those he described as terrorists
Rebel forces have taken control of the "majority" of Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo
Zimbabwe’s Zanu-PF hopes to extend its 43-year rule at Wednesday's polls
Officials named in anti-drug campaign; Thai referendum; Brazilian Butt-lift king dies
South Africa's governing party suffers worst electoral result since the end of apartheid
First full day of competition at the Games, Panama Papers resignations, Bollywood Oscars
What can we expect of the opening ceremony?
First Olympic games in South America; ANC suffers in elections; China's 'Great Flood'
Israel charges Gaza aid worker with funding Hamas; attacks on Aleppo; Zika vaccine.
Mental health fears after stabbings; South African elections; how birds sleep mid-flight.
President Kiir fires ministers; new Boko Haram leader; why haven't we found alien life?
