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U.N. Aid Convoy Enters Syria From Turkey, as Toll From Quakes Passes 17,000

By Sarah Dadouch, Ellen Francis, Rachel Pannett & Kareem Fahim | The Washington Post

A U.N. aid convoy has crossed into rebel-held northwest Syria through Turkey, the first since the earthquake disaster flattened neighborhoods in both countries.

More from WPR: The Tragedy in Turkey and Syria Could Have a Diplomatic Silver Lining

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North Korea Urges ‘Preparedness for War’ and Displays New Missile

By Choe Sang-Hun | The New York Times

North Korea has unveiled what analysts said was a new, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile during a nighttime military parade in Pyongyang on Wednesday, the latest example of the country’s effort to fill its arsenal with increasingly advanced nuclear technology.

More from WPR: The North Korean Nuclear Threat Is Creating a Regional Arms Race

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