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Russia halts bombings in Syria as ceasefire takes effect

Saturday, 27 February 2016 10:34 PM [ Last Update: Saturday, 27 February 2016 10:33 PM ]

A general view shows Russian fighter jets on the tarmac at the Russian Hmeimim military base in Latakia province, in the northwest of Syria, on February 16, 2016. AFP

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