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Diplomats push Syria to pressure ally Hamas (AP)

 
AP - France's president sought Syrian help Tuesday to bring a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, while Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice headed to the United Nations for meetings with Arab and European leaders. (link)

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