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UNICEF on Gaza, Israel: “Outrage has become commonplace”

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake

“Another school in Gaza has come under fire, killing more children in a conflict where such an outrage has become commonplace.

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On World Day against Trafficking in Persons, UN calls for action to eradicate scourge

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Young girls attending a school at the Shagarab Refugee camp in eastern Sudan where thousands of asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants are at risk of being trafficked every year.

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Gaza: deadly shelling of another UN school draws condemnation, calls for ceasefire

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Israeli forces' flares light up the night sky of Gaza City on early Tuesday, July 29, 2014.

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Citing humanitarian impact, Ban warns against further escalation in Gaza conflict

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A young boy stands in the ruins of a house which was destroyed during an air strike in Central Bureij refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.

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China, Uighurs Differ Over Accounts of Unrest in Xinjiang

The Chinese government and exiled Uighur groups are offering differing explanations about what led to the latest instance of unrest in the troubled Xinjiang region, where scores of people were killed this week.

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EU Sanctions Against Russia – Who Will Feel the Pain?

European Union governments have agreed to impose new sanctions against Russia that will target, among other areas, its defense sector, with Washington poised to follow. Experts agree the measures were long in coming but there seems to be little agreement over how painful they will be for Russia – and for Europe itself.

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Typhoon Force hosts Japanese visitors

UK and Japanese military officers demonstrate collaboration of global peace and security through training visit to RAF Coningsby.

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Officer from 201st Tactical Fighter Squadron give the thumbs up at RAF Coningsby.

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‘Gaza in critical condition,’ says Ban, calling again for immediate ceasefire

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks to journalists at the security council stakeout on the situation in Gaza.

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US: Russia Violated Nuclear Treaty

The United States accused Russia of violating a historic nuclear test ban treaty by testing a ground-launched cruise missile.

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Eastern Ukraine: UN rights chief says downing of plane may be ‘war crime,’ urges probe

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High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay.