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Shooting in Belgium: PACE President shocked by a despicable and heinous act

Following the shooting which took place at a Jewish museum in Belgium yesterday, in which three people died, Anne Brasseur, PACE President, made the following statement: "I am deeply shocked by this despicable act which cost the lives of three people...

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Pope Francis Invites Peres, Abbas to Vatican to Pray for Peace

Pope Francis has arrived in Israel, after calling for peace in the region while visiting the West Bank.

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Failed mediation dispute in Darfur leaves peacekeeper dead, 3 injured – UN confirms

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UNAMID troops on patrol in North Darfur.

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Thailand Military Turns Focus to Restoring Economy as Anti-Coup Protests Continue

Thailand's military continued to clash with anti-coup protesters across the country, despite the military council's ban on large gatherings, and also took its first steps toward revitalizing a battered economy on Sunday.

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