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Saudi-Led Coalition to Reopen Some Yemen Ports

A Saudi-led coalition says it will reopen some airports and seaports in Yemen in order to allow in humanitarian aid.

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Venezuela: EU adopts conclusions and targeted sanctions

On 13 November, the Foreign Affairs Council adopted conclusions on Venezuela, and agreed on targeted sanctions in view of its concerns at the situation in the country.

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News Comment by Vincent Cochetel, UNHCR’s Special Envoy for the Central Mediterranean Situation, on the first evacuation of refugees from Libya to Niger

“I’m pleased to announce that a first group of 25 extremely vulnerable refugees were evacuated, Saturday 11 November, from Libya to Niger by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

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Lebanon's PM Assures Country He Will Be Home 'Very Soon'

Lebanon's prime minister, Saad Hariri, assured the country Sunday he will come home "very soon" from Saudi Arabia, where he announced his stunning resignation last November 4.

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WFP concerned about high malnutrition rates among Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is redoubling its efforts to address malnutrition among refugees in Cox’s Bazar but warns that a broader effort is needed because clean water, toilets and health facilities are just as vital as food in effectively tackling malnutrition.

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Convicted Greek Terrorist Gets Prison Furlough; Victims Angry

A convicted Greek anarchist serving life in prison for 11 terrorist assassinations began a two-day furlough Thursday, infuriating the families of his victims.

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UN: Saudi Blockade Could Drive Yemen to Massive Famine

The United Nations has warned that unless a Saudi Arabia-led military coalition allows humanitarian aid access into Yemen, it will lead to “the largest famine the world has seen for many decades, with millions of victims.”

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Whole-of-society approach key to countering violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism, participants underline at tabletop exercise

A whole-of-society approach to preventing and combating violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism is the focus of a tabletop exercise taking place in Skopje from 7 to 9 November, organized jointly by the OSCE Mission to Skopje, the United States Embassy and the Partnership for Peace Consortium, in co-operation with the Office of the National Committee for Countering Violent Extremism and the Fight against Terrorism.

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Corker to Hold Hearing on President’s Authority Over Nuclear Arsenal

U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker has announced he will hold a hearing next week on the president’s “authority to use nuclear weapons.”

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Brexit: EP outlines its red lines on latest UK citizens’ rights proposals

Major issues still need to be addressed to secure equal and fair treatment for EU citizens in the UK after Brexit, stresses EP steering group.

“We don’t recognise reports suggesting that a deal on citizens' rights is almost finalised. There are still major issues that have to be resolved.

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