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Following latest attacks, UN envoy urges Iraqi leaders to establish dialogue
The aftermath of a bombing attack in Iraq (file photo).
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North Korea Proposes Talks with US
North Korea's authoritative National Defense Commission says there should be unconditional high level talks with the United States.
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In wake of attacks, UN calls on Libyans to support legitimate institutions
Migrant workers from sub-Saharan Africa sit by the sea in Benghazi, eastern Libya
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Erdogan Says It Was His 'Duty' to Evict Protesters
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told hundreds of thousands of supporters it was his "duty" to evict activists from an Istanbul park.
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Hong Kongers Rally in Support of Snowden
Hundreds of people rallied in Hong Kong in support of former U.S. government contractor Edward Snowden, who fled to the semi-autonomous Chinese city last month after confessing to leaking documents on two top secret U.S. surveillance programs. To many, the case raises questions about Snowden’s choice of Hong Kong as a haven as he fights an expected legal battle against extradition, and the broader implications regarding the secrets he has revealed.
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White House: Obama Decides to Send Military Support to Syrian Rebels
The White House has announced a new definitive assessment that says chemical weapons have been used on a small scale by the Assad regime in Syria. President Barack Obama has made a decision to provide new assistance, including unspecified military aid, to the Syrian opposition forces.
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Turkish PM Issues Final Warning to Protesters
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a "final warning" to protesters to leave Gezi Park in central Istanbul. Activists have said they will not leave the park until the government abandons plans to redevelop it. Erdogan has promised a local vote on its future.
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World population projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050 – UN report
The world’s population grew to seven billion in 2011.
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Nearly 93,000 people killed in ‘vicious’ Syria conflict – UN human rights chief
A building severely damaged by an airstrike in Aleppo City, Syria.
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Human Rights
Fostering a More Humane World: The 28th Eurasian Economic Summi
Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020