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Key developments in the aftermath of Turkey, Syria quakes

ANTAKYA, Turkey — The earthquakes that killed more than 39,000 people in southern Turkey and northern Syria produced more grieving and suffering along with extraordinary rescues and appeals for aid. Here's a look at key developments Wednesday from the aftermath…

US envoy confident Japan will ban LGBTQ discrimination

TOKYO — U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday he has “full confidence” that the Japanese government will take the necessary steps to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people. LGBTQ people have been campaigning for the government to adopt an…

Ukraine admitted into UN fund that supports small farmers

ROME — ROME (AP) — Ukraine’s small-scale farmers, who are playing a critical role in feeding the population during the war, will be eligible for funding through the U.N.'s International Fund for Agricultural Development following Ukraine’s induction Wednesday into body,…

Jordanian FM visits Syria, promises more earthquake aid

BEIRUT — Jordan's foreign minister Tuesday met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus, vowing to continue delivering earthquake aid and work to find a political solution to Syria's 12-year conflict, Syrian state media reported. Ayman Safadi's visit to the…