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SOURCES: U.S. State Department Humanitarian Information Unit; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. | By Bill Webster and Gene Thorp / The Washington Post. Published on August 26, 2012, 7:35 p.m.
SOURCES: U.S. State Department Humanitarian Information Unit; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. | By Bill Webster and Gene Thorp / The Washington Post. Published on August 26, 2012, 7:35 p.m.
Sharp Increase In Refugee Flows From Syria -- Washington Post
ANTAKYA, Turkey — A surge in the number of Syrians seeking sanctuary from their country’s soaring violence prompted the Turkish government to halt the flow of refugees at two key border crossings Sunday amid an escalating humanitarian crisis that is swamping Syria’s neighbors and intensifying pressure for international intervention.
The closure left more than 7,000 refugees stranded in olive groves just inside Syria at the two places where most of the Syrians cross, while Turkish officials look for a way to accommodate them at camps that can’t keep pace with the influx.
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MIDDLE EAST
Elite western forces said poised to move on Syrian chemical arms.
Syrian rebels shoot down military helicopter over Damascus.
Struggling to cope, Turkey stops refugees on Syrian border.
Iraq seeks to curb frontier spillover from Syria crisis.
Hamas declines invite to Iran summit, citing Palestinian unity.
Saudi oil producer’s computers restored after virus attack.
ASIA
Million-long queue to buy a car in Beijing.
Pakistan military operation: Thousands flee North Waziristan Agency.
North Korea and Japan to hold first talks in four years.
N. Korea’s Kim threatens war over U.S., S. Korea drill.
North Korean assassins target activists in South.
Japan blocks landing on disputed islands to defuse China tensions.
UN says new measures needed to address Asia population issues.
AFRICA
Top Libyan officials implicated in mosque desecrations.
Robert Mugabe 'unable to stay awake during meetings'.
Riots in Kenya after 'al-Shabaab backer' shot dead.
Rebels kill 24 South Sudan soldiers, army says.
Nigeria military rescues 27 kidnapped oil workers.
Nigeria confirms informal Boko Haram talks.
Gambia executes nine prisoners by firing squad: government. EU demands Gambia halt inmate executions.
Violence returns near Lonmin's South Africa operations.
EUROPE
Forest fires continue to rage across Balkans.
Europe sets October for Greek debt decision.
German Central Bank opposes Euro strategy.
EuroCrisis: Spain in deep recession.
Russia’s war games make Georgia nervous.
Britain's Parliament could 'shut for 5 years'.
AMERICAS
Colombia 'to hold talks' with FARC rebels.
Tropical Storm Isaac set to hit New Orleans on Hurricane Katrina anniversary. Tropical storm Isaac: Hurricane warnings issued for Gulf Coast.
Fire still burning at Venezuela's biggest refinery.
Mexico worried about U.S. arms plan.
Volunteers keep watch on protests in Chile.
Deadliest city in America plans to disband its entire police force and fire 270 cops to deal with budget crunch.
Major quake hits off El Salvador, no damage reported.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Drone strikes: 'least horrible' choice in Pakistan, Yemen (analysis).
Taliban attempts to kidnap family of jailed CIA informant in Pakistan.
Kenyan cleric 'with al-Shabab links' killed.
Turkish opposition says government ignoring presence of al-Qaida.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Asian cities to become top finance centres by 2022 - survey.
Apple seeks to stop U.S. sales of eight Samsung products.
Samsung shares plunge after US court ruling.
Food shortages could force world into vegetarianism, warn scientists.
Hertz to buy car hire rival Dollar Thrifty for $2.3 billion.
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