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France is calling for stronger European Union support for its intervention in the Central African Republic, amid fresh violence there and waning popular support back home. France is making its case Monday at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

MONUSCO troops near Kibumba in North Kivu along the Goma - Rutshuru road, Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefs journalists.

UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake, after a four day visit to the Philippines, said that he was deeply impressed by the spirit of the people and the communities working with the government, United Nations and other partners to rebuild their lives and futures.

UN peacekeepers in Ménaka, Mali.

As violence continues unabated in the Central African Republic, the horrific killing, abuse and harm being inflicted on children are an affront to humanity, UNICEF said.

Ahead of a visit to Moscow by Ukraine’s president, protesters filled central Kyiv, warning him not to sign a trade pact with Russia.

The United Nations has started to deliver humanitarian aid by air into Syria from northern Iraq.

General Assembly listens as Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon presents the final report from Åke Sellström, head of the UN team investigating the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria.

About a week after deadly clashes killed hundreds and displaced many tens of thousands in the capital city of Central African Republic, the largest humanitarian cargo flight arrived in Bangui carrying 77 metric tons of UNICEF emergency supplies.