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Thai opposition protesters have begun their attempted shutdown of the capital city of Bangkok, occupying key intersections in the downtown area and bringing in sandbags, tents and food in preparation for a prolonged standoff. Police estimated the the turnout in the morning at 31,300, but that number is likely to grow in the evening.

The coming weeks will tell whether Francois Hollande can pick up the pieces of his accident-prone presidency and start to pull the euro zone's second-largest economy out of decline. It may be his last chance to do so.

Major international clothing companies say they are concerned for the safety of Cambodia’s garment workers and want to see peaceful negotiations between unions, factories and the government.

Central African Republic’s interim president, Michel Djotodia, has resigned Friday at the close of a two-day summit of regional leaders in Chad.

Security Council President, Ambassador Prince Zeid Ra’ad Zeid Al-Hussein of Jordan.

Secretary Geneneral Ban Ki-moon briefs the press at UN Headquarters.

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A 15-year-old boy in Pakistan is being hailed as a hero for sacrificing his life this week while trying to stop a suicide bomber from targeting his school.

South China Sea Dispute Map

Civilians fleeing the fighting and seeking refuge, wait outside a compound of the UN Mission in Bor (December 2013).

Weapons stored prior to destruction.