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Bissau Accuses Portugal of Backing Coup Attempt

Guinea-Bissau's government has accused Portugal of supporting an alleged coup attempt, after a deadly attack on soldiers in the capital.

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UN peacekeeping chief stresses need for flexibility as missions face new challenges

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Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous briefs the press....

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World Bank & IFC Report Finds Developing Countries Made Significant Progress in Improving Business Regulations

Local entrepreneurs in developing countries are finding it easier to do business than at any time in the last 10 years, highlighting the significant progress that has been made in improving business regulatory practices ac...

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UN independent experts urge Colombia to reconsider proposed criminal law for military

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Colombian honour guard at the Presidential Palace in Bogotá.

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