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European Commission and World Bank Group to Accelerate Joint Action to Tackle Fragility, Conflict and Violence

The European Commission (EC) and the World Bank Group (WBG) on 14 June announced their commitment to strengthen joint action on sustaining peace and increase development impact in situations affected by fragility, conflict and violence.

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No EU visa-free travel for Turks, if rule of law is undermined, say MEPs

If Turkey goes on undermining rule of law principles and stripping Members of the Turkish Parliament of their immunities, then it should not expect to be granted an EU visa-free regime, said Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs on Tuesday in a debate with...

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In wake of deadly Orlando attack, UN officials urge stand against spread of hatred and violent extremism

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General Assembly President Mogens Lykketoft.

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Visiting UN food relief agency, Pope Francis shines spotlight on urgent need to end hunger

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His Holiness Pope Francis pays an official visit to WFP headquarters in Rome and addresses the staff...

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