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Joint UN-Arab League envoy urges Syrian President to act now to end crisis

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In Syria, Special Envoy Annan holds 'candid' talks with President Bashar al-Assad.

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Fate Of Jerusalem Key to Mideast Peace

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Annan's call for dialogue offers no hope for Syrians, says SNC leader

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UN maintains efforts against Lord’s Resistance Army – senior officials

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South Sudanese children displaced by attacks by the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in the town of Mundri, Western Equatoria state.

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Joint UN-Arab League envoy urges immediate halt to Syria violence

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Joint UN-Arab League Special Envoy on Syria Kofi Annan.

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UN Aid Chief: Syria's Baba Amr 'Completely Devastated'

The U.N. humanitarian chief, Valerie Amos, toured the former Syrian rebel stronghold of Baba Amr Wednesday but found most residents had fled following a bloody military siege, while activists accused the government of trying to cover up evidence of atrocities there.

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Security Council concerned over renewed clashes along Sudan-South Sudan border

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Sudanese refugees from Blue Nile state line up to collect water in a camp.

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World powers agree to reopen talks with Iran

The United States and five other countries have reportedly agreed to reopen talks with Iran, offering Tehran a diplomatic path to resolve an ongoing nuclear crisis after months of bellicose rhetoric.

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UN chief saddened at loss of life in Congo arms depot explosion

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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Israel likely to deliver ultimatum to Obama on Iran's nuclear plans

Israel is likely deliver a strong ultimatum to the United States on Monday, demanding that President Barack Obama vow to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb.