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For Families Fleeing IS, A Waystation In Aleppo

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Syrian escapees from the Islamic State group languished for hours on the sizzling concrete pavements at Aleppo’s main bus station, their faces gaunt and eyes rimmed by dark circles. Just six months ago, the Ramussa station was the main transit point for thousands of people bussed out of second city Aleppo as part of a … Read more

Room Service? Xi Takes Over Hong Kong Luxury Hotels

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China’s President Xi Jinping will want for nothing during his three-day visit to Hong Kong after taking over two entire luxury hotels with more than 1,300 rooms between them. The glitzy harbourfront Grand Hyatt and Renaissance, in the business and commercial district of Wan Chai, are usually bustling with guests as well as visitors to … Read more