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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.

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Ban urges international community to bolster support for Palestinian Authority

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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Opposition Nigerian Politician says Economic Problems Drive Violence

Opposition Nigerian politician Hafsat Baba said Sunday’s suicide bombing in northern Nigeria that killed two and wounded more than 45 underscores the increasingly urgent need to address the cause of the violence.

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New Protests Erupt in Islamic Countries Over Video

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China Cancels Event Marking Japanese Ties

China has canceled a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties with Japan.

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UN-Arab League envoy briefs Ban on visit to Syria and Middle East region

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with Joint Special Representative of the UN and League of Arab States on the Syrian crisis.

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Ban, Security Council call on Sudan and South Sudan to resolve outstanding issues

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From New York to world’s conflict zones, UN marks International Day of Peace

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rings the Peace Bell at the annual ceremony marking the International Day of Peace.