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No man will reach full potential unless women reach theirs, UN says on Day of Eliminating Violence

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A woman stands in a shelter for girls and women who have endured sexual and gender-based violence, in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.

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In Iran, UN aid chief expresses readiness to support post-quake relief efforts

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Mark Lowcock, new UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.

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Mediterranean crossing still world's deadliest for migrants – UN report

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Risking their lives to reach Europe from North Africa, a boatload of people, some of them likely in need of international protection, are rescued in the Mediterranean Sea by the Italian Navy.

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Conditions in Myanmar's Rakhine not in place to enable safe returns – UN refugee agency

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In this photo taken in mid-October 2017, Rohingya refugees that have fled Myanmar’s Rakhine state, cross into Bangladesh at Palong Khali in the Cox’s Bazar district.

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Myanmar, Bangladesh Sign Agreement on Rohingya Return

Myanmar and Bangladesh have signed an agreement for the return home of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya who fled to Bangladesh to escape violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state, according to officials from both countries.

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UNHCR report details changes in refugee and migrant risky journeys to Europe

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Refugees and migrants arrive on the shores of the island of Lesbos in October 2015 after crossing the Aegean sea from Turkey.

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Mnangagwa to Take Oath as Zimbabwe's President

Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was fired Nov. 5 from his position as Zimbabwe's vice president, will be sworn in as president Friday morning, ending 37 years of authoritarian rule by Robert Mugabe.

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UNHCR calls for calm amid reports of forced removal of refugees on Manus Island

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The ‘Regional Processing Centre’ on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea.

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US Navy Calls Off Search for Missing Sailors

The U.S. Navy has halted its search and rescue efforts for three sailors who were lost at sea Wednesday when a U.S. Navy transport plane crashed into the western Pacific Ocean.

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With access to clean, modern energy, poorer countries look to power ahead through innovation – UN report

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A pump operator for Nusra works near solar panels. Nusra is an NGO working to bring solar irrigation to farmers and solar home systems to families in Rohertek, Bangladesh.