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Vienna International Airport customs experts train Afghan and Tajik officers at OSCE Border Management Staff College in Dushanbe

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The arrivals board at Vienna International Airport, 22 June 2012.

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Citing ‘horrific’ human, environmental effects, UN officials urge global ban on nuclear tests

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Atmospheric nuclear test conducted by the United States on 18 April 1953 at the Nevada Test Site.

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Toxic rocket fuel component fully removed from Eastern Ukraine with OSCE support

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Containers of mélange, a toxic rocket fuel component, ready for transport from a military base in Ukraine

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UNICEF Continues Massive Humanitarian Operation for Syria’s Children

Amidst heightened tensions across the region and as the number of Syria’s refugees rises beyond 2 million – half of them children – UNICEF continues to provide urgent life-saving supplies to children inside Syria and in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt.

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USDA Food Security Report Shows Millions Continue to Struggle with Hunger

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In St. Petersburg, UN chief stresses need for cooperation to tackle global issues

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon delivers remarks at St. Petersburg State University, Russian Federation.

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US Lawmakers Weigh Attack on Syria

A key Senate committee could vote on a measure authorizing U.S. military action in Syria

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Over 2 million people in Zimbabwe to require food assistance, warns UN agency

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In Zimbabwe, WFP is working to combat food insecurity by providing general food distributions to the at-risk populations.

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US Lawmakers Weigh Plan Authorizing Military Strikes on Syria

A key Senate committee could vote on a measure authorizing U.S. military action in Syria.
Leaders of the Foreign Relations Committee agreed on details of the plan that would give President Barack Obama authority to order limited strikes against Syrian military targets for 60 days. He could extend the window by another 30 days under certain conditions.

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Syria: with samples en route to labs, Ban calls on Security Council to develop response

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefs the press on Syria.