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United States: The Time has Come to Ban Landmines

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Ms. Jody Williams,1997 Nobel Peace Laureate and founding coordinator of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, addresses an...

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UN voices concern as rocket fire from Gaza hits southern Israel, breaking ceasefire

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Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman briefs the Security Council on the Middle...

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World Powers Make Updated Nuclear Offer to Iran

World powers gave Iran an updated offer Tuesday during talks on Iran's controversial nuclear program, and hope for "more detailed feedback" from Iranian representatives when the talks resume Wednesday.

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Darfur: UN and partners assist civilians fleeing renewed tribal violence

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Displaced persons take shelter in a public building in El Sireaf, North Darfur, after fleeing clashes...

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