World
Turkey Returns Fire After Syrian Shelling of Border Town
The Turkish military on Wednesday shelled targets in Syria after shelling from Syria hit a border village in Turkey, killing at least five people and wounding nine others.
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Following reported shelling, Ban encourages Turkey to keep open communication channels with Syria

An elderly Syrian woman becomes emotional when talking about Syria and her new life as a refugee in the Akcakale camp, southern Turkey.
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US Expands Military Operations in Africa
The United States is expanding its military presence in Africa to counter the growing influence of al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb and other militant groups throughout North and West Africa.
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Number of Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries has tripled in three months – UN

Young Syrian refugees at Jordan’s Za’atri camp.
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Tensions Flare Amid Bombardment Claims
Afghan forces say they are ready to retaliate against Pakistan for cross-border shelling along the country's northeastern border. Analysts in both countries are extremely concerned about what the situation means for the future of the region.
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Activists: Syrian Government Air Strike Kills 21 in Northern Town
Syrian rights activists say government warplanes have bombed a northern town near the Turkish border, killing 21 people, as heavy fighting spread within the old city of Aleppo, Syria's commercial capital.
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Threat posed by chemical weapons remains serious global concern, says Ban

Training course on emergency response to chemical weapons.
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Hong Kong Boat Collision Leaves 36 Dead
Emergency workers in Hong Kong say at least 36 people died after two passenger boats collided in Victoria Harbor.
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Global crises severely straining humanitarian resources, warns UN refugee chief

Malian refugees in Niger.
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Bomb Attacks Kill 32 Across Iraq
Iraqi officials say a wave of bombings struck Shi'ite neighborhoods, security forces and other targets across the country Sunday, killing at least 32 people and wounding scores of others. At least eight cities and towns were hit.
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Human Rights
Fostering a More Humane World: The 28th Eurasian Economic Summi

Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability

Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions

Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future

Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020

