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Syria joining anti-IS coalition 'marks a new chapter' in global security, U.S. envoy says

The U.S.-led international coalition to fight the Islamic State group has welcomed Syria in the fight against the extremists, saying that the priorities include the swift transfer of IS detainees to Iraq and third-country repatriation of families linked to IS held in two camps in Syria.

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Traditional food could help reverse Nepal’s ‘diabetes epidemic’, studies suggest

With medication largely unaffordable in the country, experts hope community support and a change in diet could reduce soaring type 2 diabetes ratesA return to the traditional lentil and rice dishes that have nourished generations of Nepalis could save them from a diabetes epidemic prompted by the influx of western junk foods, doctors have said.In a country where one in five of those over 40 has type 2 diabetes, the foods enjoyed by their grandparents have showed remarkable results in reversing the condition. Continue reading...

Russia can't attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says

Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the alliance's eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine, a senior European intelligence official said.

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EU drafts a list of concessions it says Russia must make to secure real peace in Ukraine

The European Union is drafting a list of concessions it believes Russia must make for long-term peace to be achieved in Ukraine

U.S. military strike against suspected drug vessel kills two, leaves one survivor

The U.S. military struck its 39th suspected drug-smuggling vessel on Monday, killing two people and leaving one survivor.