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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
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
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
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
Cannabis plants.
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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.
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Human Rights
Fostering a More Humane World: The 28th Eurasian Economic Summi
Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020