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Syria constitutional reform talks, hold promise for new social contract

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Al Hol camp is home to more than 70,000 people of which more than 90 per cent are women and...

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Mali: UN chief demands ‘immediate and unconditional release’ of President, cabinet members

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Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President of the Republic of Mali, addresses the general debate of...

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Bridging Asia-Pacific ‘digital divide’ vital to realize tech benefits

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Digital connectivity is indispensable to overcome the pandemic, and for a sustainable and...

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COVID-19 causes disruptions to child protection services in more than 100 countries, UNICEF survey finds

Violence prevention and response services have been severely disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving children at increased risk of violence, exploitation and abuse, according to a global survey by UNICEF.

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