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World News - U.N. rights chief: Atrocities committed in Syria beyond belief - BEIRUT, Lebanon, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the extent of atrocities committed in Syria is hard to believe and said transitional justice is "crucial" after the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad.
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World News -- Int'l Court of Justice top judge Nawaf Salam named Lebanon's prime minister -- Nawaf Salam, the head of the International Court of Justice, was named Monday as Lebanon's new Prime Minister after he won the support of 84 parliamentarians in another blow to the once powerful Hezbollah.1 day ago
World News -- 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Japan -- A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Miyazaki Prefecture Monday evening in Japan, initially setting off a tsunami warning before it was called off, officials said.1 day ago
World News -- Italy releases Mohammad Abedini, indicted in the United States over Jordan drone attack -- Italy freed Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini whom it was holding on a U.S. warrant in connection with a drone attack in Jordan in which three American service members were killed and more than 30 were injured.1 day ago
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