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French Jets Attack Militant Positions in Mali

The French military says its aircraft have attacked Islamist militant positions in northeast Mali, just hours after President Francois Hollande visited the African country.

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ODIHR Director stresses importance of peaceful process after shooting of presidential candidate in Armenia

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Ambassador Janez Lenarčič, the Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, said that all stakeholders should ensure that the electoral process in Armenia remains peaceful.

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OSCE Chair condemns terrorist attack against U.S. Embassy in Ankara

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The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara, speaking at a press conference, Vienna, 17 January 2013.

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NYC Landmark Celebrates Centenary

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Russian Military Prepares for Growing War Danger

Gen. Col. Valeri Gerasimov, chief of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff, bluntly characterized the strategic situation at an important military conference on Jan 26. "No one rules out the possibility of major wars," said Gerasimov, "and there can be no question of being unprepared for them." He went on, "Nonetheless, foci of instability on the perimeter of our borders present the greatest danger to our country at present."

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Greece must improve detention conditions for migrants – UN experts

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Lines of people sleep rough on Petrou Ralli Street in Athens, Greece, hoping to get an interview date and a pink card in the morning.

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Syria Vows to Hold Israel Accountable for Air Strike

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Egypt's Islamists, Liberals Agree to Renounce Violence

Egypt's Islamist and liberal politicians agreed Thursday to renounce violence and join a national dialogue aimed at resolving the country's deadliest unrest in months.

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Ban calls for preventing further tensions after reported Israeli air strikes on Syria

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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14 Dead in Mexico City Pemex Blast

An explosion at the Mexico City headquarters of the state-run Pemex oil company has killed at least 14 people and injured 80 others.