Syria aid boost will not stem refugee flows to Europe

Europe's migrant problems have focussed international attention on the aid response to Syria's refugee crisis

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Papal visit is part of Cuba's international opening

Havana will seek political capital from the pope's visit even as it seeks a return to global finance sources

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Tashkent may start to rely on coerced adults in cotton season as it strives to reduce child labour

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Although the migrant crisis hijacked the Vienna summit, progress was made elsewhere -- notably the Kosovo-Serbia deal

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The Islamic State group has expanded a practice frequently employed by state forces in the region

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With prisons dangerously badly managed, efforts at reform may be focusing on the wrong issues

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Security fears are being used to justify a harsh security crackdown, but this may backfire

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Perceptions of politically motivated media restrictions will further damage the government's reputation in the West

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Washington deepens relationship with Vientiane to further its Asia 'pivot'

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Marriage age is rising worldwide, but campaigns against child marriage in low-income countries overlook the root causes

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