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Despite challenges and ‘unfinished business’, Colombia celebrates progress towards lasting peace, Security Council hears

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The UN Verification Mission in Colombia's key task is to verify the reintegration into society of former FARC-EP members.

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South Sudan Foes Sign Preliminary Peace Deal

South Sudan's government and main rebel group have signed a preliminary power-sharing deal aimed at ending the country's nearly five-year civil war.

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Civil protection: Council agrees negotiating mandate on strengthening civil protection cooperation

On 25 July 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal to amend the EU civil protection mechanism. On the basis of this mandate, the Council Presidency will start negotiations with the European Parliament.

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Militants Kill Over 200 in Southern Syria Attacks

The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for a series of suicide bombings and other attacks Wednesday in southern Syria, killing at least 204 people.

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Cambodian Ruling Party Faces Little Challenge in Sunday's Election

Cambodians vote Sunday for all 125 seats in the country's National Assembly, with Prime Minister Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party largely expected to stay in power. The party has won the four previous elections, held at five-year intervals.

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Pakistan: UN chief condemns suicide attack that killed dozens near polling station

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Street scene in Quetta, Baluchistan province, Pakistan.

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Children affected by floods in Laos need urgent support

UNICEF and partners working to save lives and reach the most vulnerable children

UNICEF is working with the Government of Lao PDR and development partners to provide essential support and services to around 6,331 people, including children, affected by the floods in Attapeu province (Southern Laos).

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UN, Egypt help avert another Israel-Palestine war in Gaza that was ‘minutes away’, Security Council hears

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A Palestinian girl inside her family’s partially destroyed home, looks at the destruction outside, in the Shejaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City.

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UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Lilly Singh visits South Africa to meet students affected by violence in school

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Lilly Singh, travelled to South Africa this week to meet children who are speaking out on classroom violence and bullying, as part of UNICEF’s work to end violence in schools.

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Trump 'Appreciates' Signs N. Korea Dismantling Launch Site

President Donald Trump has praised recent satellite images showing North Korea beginning the process of dismantling key facilities at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station on the country's northwest coast.