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China Takes Active Role in Talks Between Burma and Kachin Rebels

China says it is willing to play a role in peace talks between the government of Burma and the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), which is seeking greater autonomy.

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Egyptian Activist Dies in Police Custody, Triggering Protests

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Two Senior Islamists Captured in Northern Mali

Two senior Islamist militants have been captured in northern Mali, including a top leader of radical group Ansar Dine.

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Japan Preparing 'Worst Case Scenario' for North Korea Nuke Test

Japan's government is indicating it is preparing for all contingencies that would result from North Korea conducting a third nuclear test.

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Reducing energy-related environmental footprint will further regional security, say OSCE meeting participants

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The Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, Halil Yurdakul Yigitguden, speaking at the first preparatory meeting of the 21st OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum, Vienna, 4 February 2013.

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Syrian Government Bombs Aleppo District, Killing 16

Syrian rights activists say government forces have bombarded a rebel-held district of the northern city of Aleppo, demolishing a residential building and killing at least 16 people

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Iraq: UN envoy deplores attacks on police headquarters in Kirkuk

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Special Representative Martin Kobler.

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French Jets Attack Militant Positions in Mali

The French military says its aircraft have attacked Islamist militant positions in northeast Mali, just hours after President Francois Hollande visited the African country.

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ODIHR Director stresses importance of peaceful process after shooting of presidential candidate in Armenia

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Ambassador Janez Lenarčič, the Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, said that all stakeholders should ensure that the electoral process in Armenia remains peaceful.

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OSCE Chair condemns terrorist attack against U.S. Embassy in Ankara

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The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara, speaking at a press conference, Vienna, 17 January 2013.