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IAEA Director General Comments on Visit to Iran
IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano visited the Islamic Republic of Iran on 17 August 2014, and held meetings with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Hassan Rouhani; Vice-President and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Dr. Ali Akbar Salehi; and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif.
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Iran Will Accept Nuclear Monitoring Only Under Treaty
Iran said it will accept monitoring of its nuclear program as called for in the global non-proliferation treaty, but not any inspections beyond that.
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Ukraine Begins Inspecting Russian Aid
Ukraine says its border guards and customs officials have begun inspecting a convoy of Russian trucks that Moscow says is carrying humanitarian aid for war-torn eastern Ukraine.
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Iraq's Maliki Steps Aside, Backs New PM Nominee
Embattled two-term Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says he is stepping aside and will support his nominated replacement.
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UN declares Iraq ‘Level 3 Emergency’ to trigger more resources, speed up aid delivery
The distribution of tents and non-food aid continues as the population of Newroz camp grows as more and more Yazidis arrive from Mount Sinjar in Iraq.
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US Finds Fewer Refugees on Iraqi Mountain, Evacuation 'Less Likely'
The U.S. Defense Department says a mission to evacuate refugees from a mountain in northern Iraq is "far less likely" after an assessment found fewer refugees in the area than previously feared.
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Israel, Hamas Holding Truce After 5-Day Extension
A new, five-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was holding Thursday despite a brief overnight exchange of rockets and airstrikes.
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Russian Convoy Again Headed Toward Ukraine
A Russian convoy, carrying what Moscow says is humanitarian aid, has resumed its journey toward war-torn eastern Ukraine.
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Israel, Palestinians Continue Talks as Cease-fire End Nears
Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are meeting again Wednesday in Cairo in a final bid to find a resolution to their crisis before the expiration of a 72-hour cease-fire.
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Gaza hospitals, health facilities need urgent donor support: UN agency
During his visit to Gaza, WHO’s Regional Director Dr Ala Alwan (left) spoke with patients and health workers at Mohammed Al Durrah Pediatric Hospital.
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