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Iran, World Powers Focus In on Final Deal

International diplomacy with Iran over its controversial nuclear program enters a thorny phase as on Tuesday when negotiators from Iran and six world powers gather for talks in Vienna.

North, South Korea Resume Rare High-Level Talks

North and South Korea are holding a second round of high-level talks, with both sides looking for a compromise that would allow for the resumption of the reunion of families separated by the Korean War.

South Sudan: Security Council urges 'fully inclusive' dialogue as new political talks launch

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South Sudanese fleeing fighting, find refuge inside the UNMISS compound in Bor, Jonglei state.

Horrific cruelty and violence against children in Central African Republic must end: UNICEF

UNICEF officials in the West Africa region said they are horrified by the cruelty and impunity with which children are being killed and mutilated in the Central African Republic.