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Addressing social, economic inequalities crucial to achieve sustainability – UN officials

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In Namibia a woman collects water for her family’s needs.

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Interim Egyptian President Sets Timetable for Elections

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South Darfur clash leaves two NGO workers dead, highlights region's insecurity – UN official

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UNAMID peacekeepers patrol the Kalma Camp for internally displaced people in Nyala, South Darfur, Sudan

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Historic Mosque in Syria's Homs Under Fire as Fighting Rages

Intense fighting in the Syrian city of Homs appears to have further damaged a 13th century mosque, one of many Syrian historic sites to come under attack in the country's two-year conflict.

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Muslim Brotherhood Says Up to 34 Killed at Pro-Morsi Protest

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NTSB: Doomed Jetliner Flying Too Slow Before Crash

U.S. investigators say the Korean jetliner that crashed at San Francisco airport was flying "significantly below" its target speed as it approached the runway, and that the pilot tried to abort the landing.

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Bolivia Offers Asylum to US Intelligence Leaker Snowden

Bolivian President Evo Morales says he would grant asylum to former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden if he requests it.

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Dialogue, 'quick return to civilian rule' key to overcoming crisis in Egypt – UN chief

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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Guinea: UN's Ban hails 'breakthrough' political deal between government, opposition

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People in the capital Conakry line up to vote in Guinea's June 2010 presidential election.

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French, Tunisian Leaders Express Dismay Over Morsi Ouster

French President Francois Hollande and Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki are expressing alarm at the ouster of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.