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Ban withdraws Iran’s invitation to Syria talks, saying its statements contradict assurances

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon addresses the Security Council during its debate on the Middle East.

Suicide Bombing Kills 9 in Pakistan

Officials in northern Pakistan say a suicide bomber has struck a market near the country's military headquarters, killing at least nine people.

African Union: Central African Republic Needs International Help

The deputy chairman of the African Union says his organization is working closely with officials of the Central African Republic (CAR) to stabilize security there as the country prepares to elect a new interim transitional president Monday.

Blasts Injure 28 Protesters in Bangkok

A daytime grenade attack on an anti-government rally site in Thailand has left more than two dozen wounded, pointing to an escalation in violence as political tensions rise. The bloodshed has led to senior army commanders calling for negotiations amid...