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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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North Korea Blames US, South for 'Cyber Attack'
After it suffered a two-day outage of all of its websites based in the country, North Korea is accusing the United States and South Korea of conducting a cyber attack against it.
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Norway tops UN development rankings while Niger is placed last
UNDP Administrator Helen Clark (left) meets with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in Mexico City before launching the 2013 Human Development Report.
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Obama, US Officials Reiterate All Options Open on Iran
U.S. President Barack Obama has reiterated his determination to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Mr. Obama and U.S. officials also spoke about broad objectives of his visit to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan next week.
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Prince of Wales visits with Syrian refugees at UN camp in Jordan
Britain's Prince Charles (second left) is briefed by UNHCR's Paul Stromberg during a tour of the Prince Abdullah Park camp in Jordan.
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Burma Recommends Controversial Mine Continue
Burmese protesters at a Chinese-backed copper mine, Monywa Burma, November 22, 2012.
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Obama, Sultan of Brunei Discuss Asian Maritime Tensions
President Barack Obama met with the visiting Sultan of Brunei Tuesday to discuss mediation of maritime disputes between several Asian countries.
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New UN survey ‘My World’ lets citizens vote on future development priorities
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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UN chief calls on DPR Korea to continue to abide by Korean War truce
UN Spokesperson Martin Nesirky.
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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