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EYE2014: Fresh perspectives for a better Europe

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Last May the European Parliament welcomed thousands of young people from across the continent

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Putin Begins Latin America Tour in Cuba

Russia's president has begun a six-day tour of Latin American countries.

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Alarmed at rising death toll in Gaza, UN rights officials appeal to all sides to protect civilians

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Two children stand in front of a house that police said was destroyed in an Israeli air strike in Maghazi refugee camp in Center Gaza Strip.

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Martin Schulz: bringing Europe closer to the people

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Martin Schulz

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Jean-Claude Juncker strives to win hearts and minds in Parliament

European Parliament political groups quizzed Commission President-designate Jean-Claude Juncker on Tuesday and Wednesday, ahead of the plenary vote on his candidature, scheduled for 15 July. Mr Juncker requested a series of meetings with MEPs to seek Parliament’s support for his election and build a majority behind his programme.

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US, China Wrap Up Day 2 of Talks

The second day of high-level talks between the United States and China concluded Thursday in Beijing and the two sides appeared to make little headway on a range of security and economic issues.

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WHO: 38 Million Die Annually From Chronic Diseases

The World Health Organization warned Thursday that 38 million people die each year from chronic diseases, which are preventable and treatable.

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Middle East: Appealing for ceasefire, Ban urges Israel, Palestinians to find common ground

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefs the Security Council on the crisis in Israel and Gaza.

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With Gaza on knife’s edge, Ban calls for restraint, urges parties to avert ‘full-blown war’

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefs the press on developments in the Middle East.

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Ban says Israel’s construction of West Bank wall violates international law, fuels Mid-East tensions

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Palestinian women walk near Israel's barrier near Ramallah in the West Bank.