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Countries across the world and international organizations have reacted to a suspected gas attack in Syria that killed some 58 people, including 11 children, amid calls for international action. 

Turkish authorities have replied sharply to the criticisms of the EU made on Monday due to the diplomatic conflict between the Hague and Ankara.

"The short-sighted statements of the EU have absolutely no value for our country," read a statement of the Turkish Foreign Ministry.

In a joint statement, High Representative of the Union of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Francesca Mogherini and Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy & Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn called on Turkey to refrain from escalating tensions further and lower the tones.

BRUSSELS - The Western Balkans has the strength to overcome the current challenges if it is backed by a credible European integration process, EU foreign policy and security chief Federica Mogherini said Monday.

Mogherini made the statement before a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels.

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EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says she is worried about the situation in Macedonia (FYROM).

But speaking on Monday after a meeting of EU's Foreign Affairs Council, Mogherini, who was on a tour of the Balkans last week, added that she was "trying to learn to move beyond the worries" and see the potential for solving Macedonia's "institutional, political crisis."

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says she is worried about the situation in Macedonia.

The Balkans can easily become one of the chessboards where the big power game can be played, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday.

BELGRADE - The EU looks forward to Serbia's accession, EU foreign policy and security chief Federica Mogherini said in the Serbian parliament Friday, highlighting Serbia's role as a key country in a delicate region under growing pressure.

BELGRADE - Serbia is an important stability factor in the W. Balkans, EU foreign policy and security chief Federica Mogherini said at a meeting with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic Friday.

She thanked Nikolic for his commitment to European integration, the presidential press office said in a statement.

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BELGRADE - Serbia is on the European path, and remains firmly on it, Serbian PM Aleksandar Vucic said after a meeting with EU foreign policy and security chief Federica Mogherini Friday.

At a joint press conference with Mogherini, Vucic said the EU was the most significant destination for Serbia and that he believed much improvement could be made in Serbia-EU relations.