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Ukraine: the way out of the crisis

What should be done to resolve the crisis in Ukraine? Political leaders from around Europe and the world have had crisis talks for days in order to find the best way to deal with Russia over the divided country and prevent further escalation.

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Top UN official in West Africa urges end to ‘unprecedented’ spate of violence in Nigeria

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Since June 2013, attacks in northeastern Nigeria have resulted in school closures affecting...

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In Europe, top UN officials press for diplomatic solution to Ukraine crisis

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right) meets with Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany.

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Over 76,000 people displaced from Central African Republic into Chad facing crisis

As the humanitarian crisis in Central African Republic continues to spill over into neighboring countries, UNICEF is raising the alert that more than 76,000 people, mostly women and children, fleeing the violence from CAR into Chad are in urgent need...

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