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UN Security Council concludes 'very positive' three-day visit to South Sudan

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A United Nations Security Council delegation visits a 'protection of civilians' site in South...

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Greek Volunteers share UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award

A 2,000 strong volunteer sea rescue team, credited with saving thousands of lives during the 2015 refugee crisis, and a passionate human rights activist who provided a safe haven for thousands of the most vulnerable refugees arriving on Greek shores,...

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Civil liberties MEPs back visa waivers for Kosovo and Georgia

The Committee approved the visa waiver for Kosovo by 25 votes to 24 with 2 abstentions, and that for Georgia by 44 votes to 5.

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At G20 in China, Ban stresses 'far-reaching' impacts of early climate action, urges unity on Global Goals

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Leaders attending the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China, pose for a commemorative photo at the opening ceremony on 4 September 2016...

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