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Analyst: Counterterrorism Likely Focus of US-Africa Summit

Africa analyst Bronwyn Bruton said she does not expect to hear a lot about human rights issues during the forthcoming US/Africa leaders’ summit in Washington.

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China Cracks Down on Critics Ahead of Tiananmen Anniversary

China is detaining more government critics and warning journalists from reporting on "sensitive topics" ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown.

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Japan Says Abe May Visit North Korea

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering a trip to North Korea to help settle the issue of abducted Japanese citizens.

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#Youth2015: young people unite at UN forum to shape future development agenda

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the opening session of the 2014 Economic and Social Council Youth Forum.

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UNICEF raises alarm about children caught up in Ukraine violence

“Seven children have sustained gunshot and shrapnel injuries during violent clashes in East Ukraine since May 9.

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OSCE Project Co-ordinator supports dialogue on future reform of Ukraine’s justice system

As discussions on the need to improve effectiveness of the judiciary are gaining pace in Ukraine, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator supported a roundtable meeting on 2 June 2014 with the aim of facilitating dialogue on reforms to the justice system.

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Elections buzz words: spitzenkandidaten, camembert and stemfie

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The European elections led to a rash of new words being used in the media.

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DR Congo: UN and partners renew call for surrender of Rwandan rebel group

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Elements of the Malawi contingent of the Intervention Brigade on a joint patrol with Government forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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US Taliban Release Angers Afghanistan

Afghanistan's government reacted in anger at President Barack Obama's decision to release five Taliban detainees from U.S. detention at Guantanamo Bay into Qatar's jurisdiction, in exchange for an American soldier who had been held by the Taliban for five years.

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Obama to Visit Volatile Europe

President Barack Obama embarks on a four-day trip to Europe this week. He leaves Washington Monday night for stops in Poland, Belgium and France.