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South Sudan Imposes Curfew After Alleged Coup Attempt
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir declared a curfew in Juba, accusing soldiers allied with the former vice president of attempting a coup overnight in the capital.
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France Calls for More EU Support in CAR
France is calling for stronger European Union support for its intervention in the Central African Republic, amid fresh violence there and waning popular support back home. France is making its case Monday at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
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DR Congo: UN boosts attack force in east after gruesome massacre of civilians
MONUSCO troops near Kibumba in North Kivu along the Goma - Rutshuru road, Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC.
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Ban calls on world leaders to emulate Mandela’s example to bring peace in 2014
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefs journalists.
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Devastation of Typhoon Haiyan still haunts children
UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake, after a four day visit to the Philippines, said that he was deeply impressed by the spirit of the people and the communities working with the government, United Nations and other partners to rebuild their lives and futures.
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Ban and Security Council condemn deadly attack on UN, Malian forces
UN peacekeepers in Ménaka, Mali.
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Relentless violence against children in the Central African Republic is an affront to humanity: UNICEF
As violence continues unabated in the Central African Republic, the horrific killing, abuse and harm being inflicted on children are an affront to humanity, UNICEF said.
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Ukraine Protesters Warn Against Trade Pact with Moscow
Ahead of a visit to Moscow by Ukraine’s president, protesters filled central Kyiv, warning him not to sign a trade pact with Russia.
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UN Starts Aid Airlifts to Syria from Iraq
The United Nations has started to deliver humanitarian aid by air into Syria from northern Iraq.
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Those guilty of chemical weapons attacks in Syria must be held accountable – Ban
General Assembly listens as Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon presents the final report from Åke Sellström, head of the UN team investigating the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria.
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