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Gaza fuel crisis, left unaddressed, could result in humanitarian catastrophe – UN expert

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Yusri and his brother find it very exhausting to read by candle light.

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Youth envoy for UN Palestine refugee agency says goals can be achieved with hope, determination

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Mohammed Assaf, UNRWA Regional Youth Ambassador and Winner of Arab Idol 2013 speaks to journalists.

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Thai Protesters Occupy State Buildings

In Thailand's capital, anti-government protestors kept up pressure on the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday. Protesters occupied more government ministries in a bid to pressure her government to resign.

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US Military Aircraft Challenge China Air Defense Zone

The U.S. military has flown two unarmed B-52 bombers through airspace over disputed islands in the East China Sea, defying an attempt by China to wrest control of the territory from Japan.

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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office welcomes continued dynamics in 5+2 negotiations, calls for more trust

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv is hosting the last round of negotiations on the Transdniestrian settlement under the Ukrainian OSCE Chairmanship, on 25-26 November 2013.

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Obama Defends Iran Nuclear Deal

President Barack Obama has defended the nuclear deal world powers struck with Iran, calling it the "right thing" for security.

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Thai Opposition Protesters Continue Occupying State Buildings

Anti-government protesters continued to occupy key state buildings in Bangkok on Tuesday after the government expanded an emergency security law amid fears of unrest.

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OSCE Mission helps destroy confiscated weapons in Moldova

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Weapons being destroyed in a foundry in Chisinau, 20 November 2013.

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Inspired by United Nations, New York museum takes unique look at tackling global challenges

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Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal, UN Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information, holds a discussion with two young participants.

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Iran Nuclear Deal Draws Israeli Criticism, Saudi Silence

Iran's nuclear agreement with world powers has drawn strong criticism from Israel and silence from its main Gulf rival, Saudi Arabia.