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Mali: at Security Council meeting, Ban urges more action, including targeted sanctions

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) addresses Security Council meeting on Mali.

Swaziland King Open to Dialogue with Opposition, Says Adviser

An adviser to Swaziland’s King Mswati III has denied accusations the country’s leader has refused to meet with opposition groups demanding democratic forms.

UN and Somalia sign action plan on ending killing and maiming of children

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Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia Hussein Arab Isse (left) and UN Deputy Special Representative...

US Official Defends American Strategy in Yemen

President Barack Obama's counterterrorism and homeland security adviser, John Brennan, on Wednesday defended the U.S. strategy in helping Yemen's government battle a major al-Qaida affiliate.