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UN concerned about protection of civilians amid reports of violence in Central African Republic

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Aerial view of Ndélé in the Central African Republic.

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Syrian Activists: At Least 9 Dead in Damascus Car Bombing

Opposition activists say a car bomb in the Syrian capital has killed at least 9 people, and say the death toll is expected to rise because many of the wounded are in critical condition.

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Data suggests Syria death toll could be more than 60,000, says UN human rights office

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Smoke drifts into the sky from buildings and houses hit by shelling in Homs, Syria (June 2012).

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Ban urges political reconciliation amid reported air strikes in Myanmar’s Kachin state

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UN convoy arriving in March 2012 with aid to camps for internally displaced people in Kachin state, Myanmar.

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Syria Air Strike Hits Gas Station, Dozens Killed

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Russia Set for Largest Naval Exercise in Decades

Russian warships have embarked on a long voyage to the Black and Mediterranean seas to take part in what the Defense Ministry said would be the largest naval exercise in decades.

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Kenya Police Official Seeks Improved Security

Kenya’s new inspector general of police says he will be leading efforts to combat violence and bolster security ahead of the March 4 general election.

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Syria Begins New Year With More Violence

Syrian government troops and rebel forces fought Tuesday on the outskirts of Damascus and near the city of Aleppo.

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UN chief condemns latest violence in Pakistan, calls for perpetrators to be brought to justice

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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International Security Assistance Force Congratulates Afghan Government on Transition of Security

The International Security Assistance Force congratulates the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on the announcement of the fourth stage of security transition. This is in line with the Transition process established at the Lisbon Summit.