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At Security Council meeting, UN officials highlight key role in protection of civilians

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Secretary-General Ban addresses the Security Council in an open debate on the protection of civilians in...

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NATO to Hold Urgent Meeting on Syria

Turkey is asking its NATO allies for a tough response to Syria's downing of one of its aircraft on Friday. Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Arinc says that at a hastily-arranged NATO meeting Tuesday, his country will ask that the shootdown be considered...

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Pakistan Protests Cross-border Attack that Kills 13 Troops

Pakistan on Monday lodged a formal protest with Afghanistan after a cross-border attack that the Pakistani military says killed 13 soldiers.

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In call, UN chief expresses deep concern over Turkish fighter jet shot down over Syria

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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his deep concern about the shooting down of a Turkish military jet shot...

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