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DR Congo: amid violence, UN officials voice concern over delivery of aid and impact on children
IDPs who fled clashes in Kabindi, eastern DRC, between government forces and the M23 rebel group in May 2012.
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Raising humanitarian concerns, UN official stresses need to avoid worsening of Gaza crisis
Scene of the impact of the bombing of the Israeli air force, at the Palestine Stadium in Gaza.
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Civilian death toll in Gaza continues to rise, UN agency warns
An ambulance carrying injured Palestinians preparing to take them from Shifa hospital, Gaza, to Egypt for urgent treatment.
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Afghan President Accuses US of Violating Detainee Pact
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is accusing the United States of violating an agreement to transfer prisoners at a controversial military prison to the Afghan government.
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New fighting in eastern DR Congo adds to already dire humanitarian situation – UN
At the Kanyaruchinya internally displaced persons camp in Goma, women carry large bags of food rations distributed by UNICEF.
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Israeli Strikes Kill 21 Palestinians, Gaza Rockets Wound 10 Israelis
Palestinian medics say Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 21 Palestinians in the deadliest day of Israel's five-day offensive to stop rocket fire by Gaza militants onto its territory.
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UN troops continue support to DR Congo army as rebels advance on Goma
Thousands of people have been displaced by fighting in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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