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France votes in crucial presidential run-off
French people are voting in a crucial run-off in the country's presidential polls Sunday that could see a Socialist win for the first time since 1988.
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Iran arrests drug smugglers linked to killing of nuclear scientists: minister
Iranian Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi said Sunday that some drug smugglers linked to the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists have been arrested, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.
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Russia to keep supporting Syria peace plan
Russia will keep backing the peaceful settlement plan in Syria, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.
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US civil libertarians call for greater access to Guantanamo documents
The American Civil Liberties Union has requested access to statements made by alleged conspirators of the September 11th attacks.
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UN highlights role of press freedom as catalyst for social and political change
World Press Freedom Day logo.
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States Must Ensure That Legislation Does Not Increase Social Inequality
This morning in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received five new non resident ambassadors to the Holy See: Teshome Toga Chanaka of Ethiopia, David Cooney of Ireland, Naivakarurubalavu Solo Mara of the Republic of Fiji, Viguen Tchitetchian of Armenia and Dato' Ho May Young, the first ambassador of Malaysia to the Holy See.
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World Powers Urge Iran to Grant Access to Nuclear Sites
World powers – the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council plus Germany – are pressuring Iran for “urgent” access to sites involving its controversial nuclear program.
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Jury Convicts Bosnia-Born Muslim in Plot to Bomb New York Subway
A federal jury has convicted a Bosnian-born man of attempting to bomb New York City's subway in 2009 for al-Qaida.
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UN and partners issue warning against Somali peace process spoilers
Internally displaced Somali women collect UNHCR aid supplies.
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Google Drive's terms of use 'allows US authorities to access your data'
Search giant Google's new consumer service that allows users to store photos, videos, and other digital files in the Internet 'cloud', could allow US law enforcement agencies to access your data, without your knowledge and without the need for a warrant, an expert has claimed
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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