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New York: The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the decision on Monday by the Syrian president to open two further crossing points on the Turkish border to allow more aid into the stricken northwest of the country. more
Lombok quake death toll rises to 131; Red Cross says 'exceptionally destructive'
Jakarta: The toll in quake-hit Lombok region in Indonesia has touched 131, reports said.
Lombok earthquake: Death toll touches 98, may rise; search on for survivors
Jakarta: The toll in the Lombok earthquake in Indonesia has touched 98.
