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UN agency urges restraint after staff member is shot dead by Israeli forces

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Israeli soldiers inspect a vehicle entering the village of Azzun Atma through the West Bank Barrier.

Filipinos Protest Government Corruption

Across the Philippines on Aug. 26, "National Heroes Day," tens of thousands of people turned out to demonstrate against discretionary funds given to lawmakers that critics say are not being used as intended and instead are funneled to corrupt...

UN relief agency for Palestine refugees condemns killing of its staff by Israeli forces

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Syria: UN chemical weapons team reaches inspection site after convoy hit with sniper fire

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre right) addresses a press conference in Seoul, Republic of Korea.