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World Bank Group said that 'Tunisia Inspired the World'

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim today concluded a two-day visit to Tunisia during which the Group’s private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation, announced a $48 million investment to support the growth of private entrepreneurs. Kim met the country’s leadership and civil society to discuss the reform agenda and Tunisia’s progress two years after its popular uprising.

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John Kerry: First White, Male Secretary of State in 16 Years

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UN envoy strongly condemns attack on mourners at mosque in northern Iraq

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The aftermath of a bombing attack in Iraq.

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Clinton: Benghazi Attack Part of Broader Challenge in Africa

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Ban and Arab League chief confirm support for their joint representative on Syria crisis

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N. Korea Hints at Nuclear Test Following UN Resolution

North Korea has reacted swiftly to additional sanctions imposed on it by the United Nations Security Council. Pyongyang is remaining defiant and hinting of a third nuclear test.

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Israel's Netanyahu Claims Victory in Elections

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in Tuesday's parliamentary elections, and says the top priority of the new government will be to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear arsenal.

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Security Council sharpens sanctions on DPR Korea in wake of ballistic missile launch

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The Security Council.

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Calm Restored After Rebels Flee Malian Towns

A reporter on the ground in northern Mali says most Islamist militants have fled the city of Gao since last week, when French warplanes bombed their positions.

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Military and political tracks must proceed together to resolve Mali crisis – UN officials

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Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman.