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Iraq Faces Big Challenges in 1st Election Without US Troops

A surge in violence in Iraq is highlighting the security challenges facing the country as it prepares to hold its first election without foreign troop support on Saturday.

Bombings, Intimidation Mar Run-up to Pakistan Elections

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Renegade Fighters Spread Violence, Instability in CAR

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Briefing media on world crisis flashpoints, Ban says political solution is only answer

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefs correspondents.