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Filipinos Protest Government Corruption
Across the Philippines on Aug. 26, "National Heroes Day," tens of thousands of people turned out to demonstrate against discretionary funds given to lawmakers that critics say are not being used as intended and instead are funneled to corrupt organizations.
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UN relief agency for Palestine refugees condemns killing of its staff by Israeli forces
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Syria: UN chemical weapons team reaches inspection site after convoy hit with sniper fire
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre right) addresses a press conference in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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US Lawmakers Urge Action on Syria
High-ranking U.S. lawmakers of both major parties are urging prompt action in response to evidence that chemical weapons have been used in Syria.
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Heavy Casualties in Eastern Congo Fighting
Rebel and government forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo suffered heavy casualties in a fifth day of fighting north of the city of Goma. A doctor near the front line said medical services are overwhelmed by the number of wounded.
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Declaration of Humanitarian Coordinator and Agencies of the United Nations
The Humanitarian Coordinator, along with United Nations humanitarian agencies including the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the World Food Program (WFP) and the Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) strongly condemn the killing of innocent civilians by military strikes during the fighting between the Congolese Army (FARDC) and M23 rebel group.
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UN to Probe Alleged Syria Chemical Attack Site
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says U.N. personnel will begin inspecting the site of a major suspected chemical attack near Damascus.
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DRC Group Petitions President Kabila to Pardon Jailed Legislator
A group of 12 Civil Society organizations based in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province has launched a petition asking President Joseph Kabila to pardon a jailed parliamentarian of the ruling party.
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Syria: Ban sending official request to allow UN probe of alleged chemical weapons use
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right) with Ake Sellström, head of the UN technical mission to investigate the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria.
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UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon condemns reported rocket fire into Israel, initiates probe
UNIFIL Force Commander, Maj. Gen Paolo Serra.
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