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World must seize birth of 7 billionth inhabitant as clarion call to decisive action – UN

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Of the world’s 7 billion, 1.8 billion are young people between the ages of 10 and 24

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North Korean and US delegates meet on resuming talks

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Russia Aiming for WTO Membership by End of Year

Russia has been trying to join the World Trade Organization since 1993. Now Russian officials are saying they hope to become a member by the end of this year.

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Death toll in Turkey continues to climb, further aid sent

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Turkish PM warns death toll will rise following major quake

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China, EU vow to strengthen military ties

China and the European Union Monday pledged to strengthen military relations.

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Cambodia needs to adopt independent judiciary, democratic pluralism – UN expert

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Soldiers of the Cambodia People Armed Forces (CPAF) are cantoned and demobilized as part of Phase Two of the cease-fire in 1992

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Gadhafi's Killing in Libya Has Repercussions for Syria

The killing of Libya's ex-leader Moammar Gadhafi may prove a cautionary tale to autocrats in the region who face uprisings of their own. Those upheavals are keenly watched by Arab Spring protesters - especially in Syria.

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Obama: All US Troops Out of Iraq by Year End

President Barack Obama announced on Friday that all U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by the end of this year. The announcement came after months of negotiations with the Iraqi government on extending a U.S. troop presence there.

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UN gives a helping hand to Tunisia ahead of landmark elections

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Campaign posters for the October 23rd, 2011 election in Sousse, Tunisia