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U.S. Supports Launch of Caribbean Small Business Development Centers Project

In a ceremony today at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Carmen Lomellin, U.S. Permanent Representative to the regional body, announced U.S. support for the launch of the “Caribbean...

UN refugee agency seeks $35 million to assist thousands uprooted by Mali conflict

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Armed conflict in northern Mali has forced thousands to flee their homes and...

Political solution only way to end Syria crisis, UN chief stresses

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Virginia Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Bribing District of Columbia Tax Official, Who Was Working with Authorities

Jamal Hadieh, also known as Jason Hacen, was sentenced today to five months in prison, to be followed by five months of home confinement, in connection with his payment of a bribe to a District of Columbia tax auditor. Unb...