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UN has key role in boosting security against cross-border threats – Ban

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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North Korea Boasts of Ability to Destroy US Military in 'Single Blow'

North Korea's army marked its 80th anniversary Wednesday with a vow to retaliate against what its chief of staff terms the traitors in the South. The remarks are the latest in a series of harsh threats directed at Seoul in recent weeks.

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Israeli army chief downplays Iran nuclear threat

In a new twist to Iran's nuclear row, Israel's military chief says Iran has not decided yet on developing a nuclear...

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Southeast Asia's Golden Triangle Struggles to Prevent Renewed Drug Violence

The Golden Triangle, where Burma, Laos and Thailand meet on the Mekong River, has long been known for its shady history of opium smuggling and lawlessness. The region is now a magnet for tourists, lured by its notoriety, scenic resorts and new casinos...

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