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Obama, Sultan of Brunei Discuss Asian Maritime Tensions
President Barack Obama met with the visiting Sultan of Brunei Tuesday to discuss mediation of maritime disputes between several Asian countries.
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New UN survey ‘My World’ lets citizens vote on future development priorities
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) meets with volunteers of “My World,” a UN-led global survey of people’s priorities for a better world.
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UN chief calls on DPR Korea to continue to abide by Korean War truce
UN Spokesperson Martin Nesirky.
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High Security, Tensions Mar Hagel's Afghan Visit
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's first visit to Afghanistan was marred by a contentious speech by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, as well as a series of security threats that forced the cancellation of a scheduled news conference.
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Italy, Greece Confirm 7 Foreign Hostages Killed in Nigeria
Italy and Greece have acknowledged that seven foreign hostages kidnapped in northern Nigeria last month were killed as claimed by Islamist militants.
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UN chief congratulates Kenyans on peaceful presidential polls
Preparing for the elections.
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Activists Say Syria Rebels Raid Homs, Create Council in East
Syrian opposition activists say rebels have put more pressure on President Bashar al-Assad, launching an offensive to retake a former rebel stronghold in central Syria and establishing a religious council in the east.
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Deploring recent suicide bombings, UN calls for end to attacks harming Afghan civilians
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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