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At Security Council’s request, Ban to explore a ‘variety of options’ for way ahead in Syria

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) flanked by Joint Special Envoy of the UN and the Arab League,...

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US puts $33m prize on the heads of Al Qaeda-affiliated Somali terrorists

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The US for the first time has announced millions of dollars in rewards in exchange for information that would lead to...

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80 killed in latest Syrian massacre; UN monitors come under fire

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Syria saw more violence as around 80 people, including women and children, were shot, hacked to death and burned in...

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Asian bloc eyes bigger role in 'peaceful' Afghanistan

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, an Asian bloc led by China and Russia, Thursday sought a bigger role for "...

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