Kerry travels to Russia to push Putin on Syria
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin for talks on the crisis in Syria.
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Israel strikes Syria meanwhile U.N. investigator says rebels used Sarin
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Four thoughts in Seoul
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