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Mass Protests as Hong Kong Marks 15 Years of Chinese Rule

Chinese President Hu Jintao wrapped up his three-day tour of Hong Kong Sunday, marking the 15th anniversary of the return of the former British colony to Chinese rule. Up to half a million people took to the streets to protest against what they see as...

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Ban voices concern by worsening humanitarian situation in Mali

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Tomb of Askia, Mali.

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Iran Acknowledges Sanctions Have Become Severe

Iran has acknowledged that Western sanctions over its controversial nuclear program have reached their toughest level, as the European Union begins a total ban on Iranian oil imports.

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Security Council endorses UN regional strategy to combat LRA threat

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Amb. Li Baodong of China (left), presides over Security Council meeting.

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