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Stop the War: Remove Obama, In the Face of World War III

“We are not on the edge of World War III. We are in the middle of it. We are already there, and if we don’t stop it, civilization will no longer exist.”

Lyndon LaRouche issued the above statement during the May 6 LaRouche PAC Friday Webcast, one day shy of the 71st year since the signing of the act of military surrender in Reims, France, marking the formal acceptance of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces, by the Allies of World War II. Over the weekend after LaRouche spoke, and into the following Monday, May 9, “Immortal Regiment” marches would move through cities around the United States with a mixture of part solemnity, and mostly joy, celebrating the end of World War II and the defeat of fascism.

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The G7 Summit in Japan on 26 and 27 May 2016: the European Union’s role and actions

This year, the G7 summit will take place from 26 to 27 May in Ise-Shima (Japan). The European Union will be represented by the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, and the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk.

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On World Day, UN hails potential of cultural diversity to boost development

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In Tunisia, Zina works with the association Appui aux initiatives de Development AID (‘Support to development initiatives). AID and has trained over 20 women in handicraft work. She also makes furniture item thanks to palm tree by-products.

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U.S.-China Intersessional Strategic Security Dialogue

The United States and China held an Intersessional Strategic Security Dialogue (SSD) on May 19, 2016, which included candid, constructive discussions between the two sides on strategic security issues – including maritime issues.

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CAR: MSF Condemns Violent Attack and Killing of Staff Member

A staff member of the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was shot and killed on Wednesday during an ambush on two MSF vehicles in Central African Republic (CAR), the organization said on 19 May, condemning the attack in the strongest possible terms.

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Four schools or hospitals attacked or occupied every day – UNICEF

UN children’s agency calls for protection of schools and hospitals ahead of World Humanitarian Summit

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Shaima, 10, and a classmate, in front of the destroyed Shuje’iyah Girls’ School in Shuja’iyeh, eastern Gaza City, 2014.

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Peacekeeping ‘flagship of the UN enterprise,’ Ban says ahead of Day honouring 'blue helmets'

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon lays a wreath at a ceremony at UN Headquarters for fallen peacekeepers.

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‘Nobody Left Outside’ campaign launched as UN warns of dire shelter conditions for refugees

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Newly-arrived family in Tanzania’s Nduta camp. Burundi refugee Perrie fled her home with her three children in December 2015.

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UNHCR warns of worsening shelter conditions for refugees, launches global campaign

A huge shortfall in funds for sheltering refugees is severely undermining efforts to tackle the biggest global displacement crisis since World War II, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warned on May 18.

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Yemeni people must be at centre of reinvigorated crisis response – senior UN relief official

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On the road to Qatabir, Yemen, many bridges have been damaged, making life hard for everyone including distribution.