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Lukashenko Warns Opposition Not to March Against Parliamentary Vote

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is warning the opposition not to march against Sunday's parliamentary elections, which opponents call a sham.

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Ban urges international community to bolster support for Palestinian Authority

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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Opposition Nigerian Politician says Economic Problems Drive Violence

Opposition Nigerian politician Hafsat Baba said Sunday’s suicide bombing in northern Nigeria that killed two and wounded more than 45 underscores the increasingly urgent need to address the cause of the violence.

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New Protests Erupt in Islamic Countries Over Video

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China Cancels Event Marking Japanese Ties

China has canceled a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties with Japan.

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UN-Arab League envoy briefs Ban on visit to Syria and Middle East region

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with Joint Special Representative of the UN and League of Arab States on the Syrian crisis.

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Ban, Security Council call on Sudan and South Sudan to resolve outstanding issues

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From New York to world’s conflict zones, UN marks International Day of Peace

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rings the Peace Bell at the annual ceremony marking the International Day of Peace.

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Secretary-General urges stronger global development partnership amid declining aid levels

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (second right) launches the MDG Gap Task Force Report 2012.

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US, Allies Slam Iran Over Military Aid to Syria

The United States, Britain and France said Thursday that Iran’s supply of weapons to the Assad regime in Syria is unacceptable and must stop. U.N. ambassadors for the three powers also criticized the Islamic Republic for failing to stop enriching uranium and not seriously engaging with them and others in talks on its suspect nuclear program.