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EL-ARISH, Egypt – An official from the Multinational Force and Observers’ peacekeeping mission in Egypt’s northern Sinai Peninsula says their vehicles that were hit with explosive devices are similar to ones used by the Egyptian army, but were painted white. The official, who requested anonymity because he’s not authorized to …

CANBERRA, Australia – Australia’s prime minister says his country will resettle a “significant” number of refugees from Syria this year, while the opposition called for an additional 10,000 refugee places to help the world cope with the latest humanitarian crisis. Prime Minister Tony Abbott told Parliament on Monday that he …

SANTIAGO, Chile – President Michelle Bachelet says Chile will welcome “an important number” of Syrian refugees. When Bachelet spoke during a religious ceremony late Monday, she didn’t specify the country of origin of the refugees Chile would accept. But her foreign ministry confirmed Tuesday that Chile would receive Syrians fleeing …