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OSCE/ODIHR report says Monaco’s parliamentary elections administered professionally, but some aspects of the legal framework could benefit from further review

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Campaign posters ahead of Monaco’s parliamentary elections, 10 February 2013.

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Semi-synthetic artemisinin promises to boost global malaria gains

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Artemisinin is usually extracted from the sweet wormwood tree, mainly grown in Asia.

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Pakistani Women Determined to Vote Despite Threats

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Syrian Opposition: Solution to War Must Start with Assad Leaving

Syria's opposition coalition has responded to a U.S. and Russian call for peace talks to end the Syrian civil war by saying any political solution must begin with President Bashar al-Assad leaving power.

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British Legacy Lingers in Afghan-Pakistan Border Clashes

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Bangladesh Death Toll Passes 800

Authorities in Bangladesh have closed 18 garment factories in an attempt to prevent a repeat of last month's building collapse, in which the death toll passed 800 Wednesday.

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US, S. Korea: Pyongyang's Provocations Failed

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Security Council: European security block details priorities for collaboration with UN

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Sectarian Violence Skyrockets in Iraq

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N. Korea a Major Focus of Obama Talks With S. Korean President

North Korea and the international response to provocations by Pyongyang will be a major focus of White House talks between U.S. President Barack Obama and President Park Geun-hye of South Korea.