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Conservative Group's Ad in New York Subways Arouses Sharp Debate

Political ads posted in 10 New York City subway stations that equate criticism of Israel with Islamic terrorism have aroused little response from busy commuters, but a war of words between the group that paid for the ads and activist Muslim and other faith groups.

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At UN debate, Nigerian leader praises UN, regional roles in maintaining peace

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President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria.

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Syrian Rights Group: Dozens 'Arbitrarily' Detained in Banias

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Banias, Syria

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Syrian Rights Group: Dozens 'Arbitrarily' Detained in Banias

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Banias, Syria

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OSCE Chairmanship representative, in Serbia, calls for implementing reforms, resuming dialogue

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Lucinda Creighton, the Representative of the Irish OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for European Affairs (front left) speaking with Suzana Grubjesic, the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration (front right), during a meeting, Belgrade, 25 September 2012.

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At UN summit, world leaders highlight key role of rule of law in preventing war

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law. At right is Assembly President Vuk Jeremic.

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ECOWAS, Mali Agree on Troop Deployment

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Mali’s government have agreed to the deployment of a standby force to the West African country, where Islamist militants control the north.

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Despite ‘very grim’ situation in Syria, UN-Arab League envoy sees glimmer of hope

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Lakhdar Brahimi, Joint Special Representative of the UN and the League of Arab States for Syria.

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US Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills Five Militants

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Pakistan-Waziristan

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Lukashenko Warns Opposition Not to March Against Parliamentary Vote

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is warning the opposition not to march against Sunday's parliamentary elections, which opponents call a sham.