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Syrian civil war 'in stalemate' Syria's deputy prime minister tells the Guardian newspaper the civil war has reached stalemate and the government would back a ceasefire.
Mexico storms death toll rises to 97 Mexican authorities say 97 people have been killed in floods and bad weather, as Tropical Storm Manual weakens and heads north.
Russia 'seizes' Greenpeace ship Greenpeace says 29 of its activists are being held at gunpoint by security officers after an attempt to board a Russian oil drilling platform in the Arctic.
Pope: Church 'must heal wounds' Pope Francis warns the Catholic Church's moral edifice could collapse unless it ends its obsession with abortion, gay people and contraception.
Kennedy daughter set for Japan post Former first daughter Caroline Kennedy sails through a confirmation hearing on her way to becoming the US ambassador to Japan.
Bolt 'would only do 200m' in Glasgow Usain Bolt says he would probably only run the 200m if he decides to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year.