Supporting Syria conference: Germany leads aid effort with pledge of $3.6 billion
German chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged €2.3 billion ($3.6 billion) in aid for Syria, in response to the worsening humanitarian
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Hit-and-run ‘attack’ on cyclist captured on video
Police did not prosecute driver of car that rear-ended cyclist. Source: Hit-and-run ‘attack’ on cyclist captured on video
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United Nations panel could rule in favour of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
A UN investigation into the case of Julian Assange could rule that the WikiLeaks founder is being detained illegally. Source:
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Australia to send more aid to Syria, US calls for more support to tackle Islamic State
Australia will send more aid to help tackle the humanitarian crisis in Syria, and may provide experts to help defuse
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Australia pledges extra millions for suffering Syrians
Australia has pledged an extra $25 million in aid to Iraq and Syria, where millions of men, women and children
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