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Nearly 385 million children living in extreme poverty, says joint World Bank Group – UNICEF study

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Children collect garbage in Lahore. State of Punjab.

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As Colombian voters reject peace deal, Ban pledges UN support as country seeks way forward

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses attendees at the signing of the Colombia Peace...

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On World Habitat Day, UN calls for putting adequate housing at centre of urban policy

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Pedestrian waits to cross in Mumbai, India.

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UNHCR, African host countries agree on final steps to resolve Rwandan refugee situation

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and delegations from African countries as well as the African Union, agreed on final steps to end the protracted Rwandan refugee situation after seven years of negotiations, on September 30.

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