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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
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.
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Syria: UN-Arab League envoy warns of limited options, dangers of fragmentation
“I am unable to see another solution out of two possibilities: either a political solution that is accepted by the Syrian people which meets its aspirations and legitimate rights, or Syria to be transformed into hell.”
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Gas Guzzlers Disappearing From U.S. Army’s Shrinking Fleet
About 70 percent of fossil fuel is wasted — blown out the exhaust — in gas-guzzling vehicles. The U.S. Army is purchasing more energy-efficient vehicles.
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India Remains in Mourning for Gang Rape Victim
India remains in mourning Monday, two days after the death of a 23-year-old woman who died of severe organ failure after suffering internal injuries and brain damage in a brutal gang rape.
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Will Humanity Have Any Future at All?
It was the same before the two world wars of the 20th Century: The preparations for the great war were going full blast, and everyone should have recognized the handwriting on the wall. But the masses of people were busy living their day-to-day lives, going along to get along. Those who sounded the alarm were few, and their words were ignored.
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Renowned US doctor appointed to support UN efforts to eliminate cholera in Haiti
A cholera treatment centre in Haiti.
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Human Rights
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