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escalating violence in the Syrian city of Aleppo and also discussed ways to help
promote a lasting peace accord in Libya.
In a press release issued by his office, Hollande stressed ""the risk of a major humanitarian disaster while people are trapped in the siege of Aleppo.""
""France strongly condemns this escalation and mobilizes the UN Security Council, where everyone must assume its responsibilities,"" he added.
Following the visiting Libyan Premier Fayez al-Sarraj's request for help to restore stability and security in North Africa's main oil exporter, Hollande
discussed with ministers action needed to back reconciliation efforts and end
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The French president also held talks on the recent foiled terrorist attacks in France and ways to increase vigilance and security measures amid the growing
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The retired former NBA scoring star returned to The Palace arena on Sunday, as the Pistons retired his number at halftime of a 104-98 loss to the Boston
Celtics.
Speaking to reporters before the game, Hamilton said it had been a soul-searching day but in a good way.
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"I really want to know if there was any life on Mars before, and what are the other differences between it and our Earth besides the color," said Ethan.
Young students and kids are active in the open house event, asking all kinds of questions. They were allowed to feel the static electricity and learn how to
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Even adults enjoy the exhibits. Martin Brussell discussed with his friends about how the communication systems in spacecrafts work.
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