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New UN survey ‘My World’ lets citizens vote on future development priorities

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) meets with volunteers of “My World,” a UN-led global survey of people’s priorities for a better world.

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US, China Facing Increasingly Belligerent North Korea

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UN chief calls on DPR Korea to continue to abide by Korean War truce

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UN Spokesperson Martin Nesirky.

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Kenyan Reaction to Kenyatta Victory Decidedly Mixed

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High Security, Tensions Mar Hagel's Afghan Visit

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's first visit to Afghanistan was marred by a contentious speech by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, as well as a series of security threats that forced the cancellation of a scheduled news conference.

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Italy, Greece Confirm 7 Foreign Hostages Killed in Nigeria

Italy and Greece have acknowledged that seven foreign hostages kidnapped in northern Nigeria last month were killed as claimed by Islamist militants.

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UN chief congratulates Kenyans on peaceful presidential polls

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Preparing for the elections.

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Activists Say Syria Rebels Raid Homs, Create Council in East

Syrian opposition activists say rebels have put more pressure on President Bashar al-Assad, launching an offensive to retake a former rebel stronghold in central Syria and establishing a religious council in the east.

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Deploring recent suicide bombings, UN calls for end to attacks harming Afghan civilians

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Blue helmets seized in Golan safe but remain captive – UN peacekeeping chief

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UNDOF peacekeepers patrol Golan Heights.