Syria peace talks delayed as cross border fighting escalates
UN envoy Staffan de Mistura said Geneva talks won’t resume on February 25 and vowed to push for real talks soon. Russia urged a Security Council rush and Turkey intensified shelling around areas held by the US backed Syria Democratic Forces near Aleppo. The Red Cross warned 70,000 people fled and hospitals in Aleppo struggle. Amnesty International reported Turkish authorities barred wounded civilians from entering Turkey for care.
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Lions Wander From Nairobi National Park Into City
Six lions left Nairobi National Park and roamed through parts of Nairobi including Langata and Kibera before returning to the reserve. Kenya Wildlife Service said rangers pursued the animals, which were spotted near a hospital and the city slum. The park lies six miles from downtown Nairobi and is home to endangered species and diverse wildlife.
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South China Sea tensions rise amid missile deployment
China accuses the United States of militarizing the South China Sea as Woody Island in the Paracel chain shows surface to air missiles. Beijing defends actions as territorial defense and cites infrastructure projects to aid regional stability.
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Aylward foresees Rio Olympics with lighter Zika impact
WHO official Bruce Aylward predicts Brazil will host a fantastic Olympics and that Zika will be way down by the Aug 5 start in Rio de Janeiro. He cites winter for mosquito drop and confined venues aiding control, noting possible immunity from prior infection among locals.
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