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UN official stresses civilian protection on visit to areas affected by DR Congo violence

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A man loads water collected from Lake Kivu onto his bicycle for sale in Goma, DRC, where municipal...

Egyptian President Annuls Emergency Decree

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has annulled a decree he issued last month granting him sweeping emergency powers, in a push to defuse political tensions and deadly violence gripping the country.

On visit to refugee camps, Secretary-General renews call for stop to killings in Syria

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits the Islahiye camp in Turkey.

Hamas Marks 25th Anniversary with Mass Rally in Gaza

Tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered for a rally in Gaza to mark the 25th anniversary of the founding of Hamas. They sang nationalist songs, flashed the victory sign and waved green Hamas flags.