And winter's grip on Washington is far from over.

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As winter tightens its grip on Syria's neighboring countries, stories like those I heard in Al Qaem are far from unique.

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Here are some secrets to get through this winter, without losing your grip.

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Abdullah appealed for greater international help for more than 300, 000 Syrian refugees who have already fled over the border into Jordan and are suffering in the grip of a cruel winter.

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