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As Syria Unravels, Russia Tries to Bolster Future Position

As Syria’s civil war threatens the future of President Bashar al-Assad, Russia is trying to build a pro-Russian opposition force.

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DR Congo: UN agency concerned with security, peacekeepers report volatility

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Displaced women sort beans in front of their shelter in Mugunga III camp, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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Iran Claims Capture of US Drone

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Russia Urges N. Korea to Cancel Rocket Launch

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A satellite image provided by DigitalGlobe shows a facility in Sohae, North Korea where analysts believe rocket engines have been tested.

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Five new countries endorse UN-backed principles to end use of children in conflict

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Children who have joined combat training camps in and around Mopti in central Mali undergoing training.

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US Joins EU in Pressuring Israel to Reverse Settlement Plans

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A map of the E1 development area.

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Obama Warns Assad of 'Consequences' of Use of Chemical Weapons

President Barack Obama has warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that there will be consequences if his forces use chemical weapons against the opposition in Syria.

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Suspected Islamic Militants Kill 10 Christians in Northern Nigeria

Suspected Islamic militants have gone on a murderous rampage in a village in northern Nigeria, killing at least 10 Christians.

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UN envoy disappointed by suspension of Radio Okapi amid situation in eastern DR Congo

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Head of the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Roger Meece.

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Expulsion of Zambia Opposition Party Leader Stirs Controversy

Zambia’s opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) party was thrown into chaos over the weekend when National Secretary Richard Kachingwe unilaterally announced the expulsion of party president Nevers Mumba.