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Hagel Wraps Up Visit Aimed at Reassuring Asian Allies

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has wrapped up a visit to Asia, where he attended the Shangri-La security summit in Singapore. Hagel sought to reassure allies the United States remains committed to security in the regi...

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Japan’s 2011 nuclear disaster ‘unlikely’ to have future health affects, says draft UN report

A liquid storage tank stands twisted at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear...

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Turkish Anti-Government Activists Protest for 3rd Day

In Istanbul, Turkey largest city, clashes are continuing near the prime minister’s office as unrest against the government grows. The protests, which are continuing to spread across the country, accuse Prime Minister Recep...

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Resilience: the key for sustainable growth and prosperity in Africa

Building resilience to disasters and climate change will not only protect the fruits of development in Africa, but is also necessary to further propel inclusive growth in the continent, global leaders meeting in Japan agre...

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