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Philippine Mayor, Three Others Killed at Manila Airport
Authorities in the Philippine capital said the mayor of a southern town, his wife and two others have been killed in an attack outside a terminal at Manila's international airport. Four others were wounded.
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EU Leaders to Discuss Bloc's Relations with Ukraine
European Union leaders plan to discuss the bloc's relations with Ukraine at an EU summit Friday in Brussels. This comes after the EU announced it was suspending talks on pacts with Ukraine's government following President Viktor Yanukovych decision last month against signing an association agreement with the bloc.
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US, China Raise Tensions Over Maritime Issues
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel calls China's actions in a near-collision in the South China Sea irresponsible. He also warned that such incidents could aggravate tensions in the region. This latest episode could test the increased U.S. emphasis on Asia.
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UNICEF to receive €18 million from EU for Syrian crisis
UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on Wednesday signed a major contribution agreement with the European Union for €18 million to deliver vitally needed aid to children directly affected by the Syrian crisis.
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Enforced disappearances in Syria widespread, reports UN rights panel
From right: Paulo Pinheiro, Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry on Syria and Commission members Karen AbuZayd, Carla del Ponte and Vitit Muntarbhorn at the 24th Session of the Human Rights Council.
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South Sudan: assailants attack UN base sheltering desperate civilians
Civilians streaming into the UNMISS compound in Bor, capital of Jonglei state, South Sudan, seeking refuge from the violence.
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Tokyo Governor Resigns Amid Scandal
Tokyo's governor, who helped bring the 2020 Olympics to his city, has resigned after acknowledging he received money from a scandal-plagued hospital company.
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Uganda Increases Troop Presence along South Sudan Border
Uganda has increased its troop presence along the border with South Sudan due to the deteriorating security situation there.
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Group: Turkey, Iran, China Lead World in Jailing Journalists
The U.S.-based Committee to Protect Journalists reported that for the second straight year, Turkey jailed more journalists than any other country, with Iran and China close behind.
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New UN ‘Rights up Front’ strategy seeks to prevent genocide, human rights abuses
Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson.
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