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S.Korea Investigates Possible Cyberattack

South Korean authorities are investigating what appears to be a widespread cyberattack after several of the country's broadcasters and financial institutions reported a major failure of their computer networks.

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UN officials welcome surrender of wanted Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda

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IDPs arrive in Munigi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as fighters loyal to Bosco Ntaganda approached from Goma on 1 March 2013.

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Post-2015 development agenda must address youth issues – new UN envoy

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Youth Envoy Ahmad Alhendawi briefs reporters in New York via satellite from Dakar, Senegal. Martin Nesirky, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, is at right.

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UN chief urges consensus on robust arms trade treaty as conference begins

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Opening of the Final Conference on The Arms Trade Treaty at UN Headquarters in New York.

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Troubled Japanese Nuclear Power Plant Hit by Power Outage

An unexplained partial power outage has shut down a crucial cooling system at Japan's tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

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North Korea Threatens Japan with Attack

North Korea has lashed out at Japan for calling for "independent additional sanctions" against Pyongyang.

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Domestic Issues Paramount for China's New Premier

China's new premier, Li Keqiang, spoke with reporters Sunday, revealing the government's agenda for the next five years. His comments followed China's once-in-a-decade transition of power.

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US recreational cannabis use would violate international laws, UN anti-narcotics panel says

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Cannabis plants.

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Transparency, Oversight of US Drone Program Debated

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Zimbabweans Vote on Constitution Referendum

Zimbabweans are voting on a referendum for a new constitution that, for the first time, limits the terms of a president.