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Italian researcher’s death in Egypt spurs calls for inquiry

Teachers’ unions in Italy are urging Egyptian authorities to launch a full investigation into the death of Giulio Regeni, who was murdered while publishing articles on trade union rights, and who’s death remains a mystery.

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Haiti: UN welcomes election of provisional President

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Officials in Haiti begin counting ballots at the end of polling on election day, 9 August...

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UNESCO and Italy to create task force for cultural heritage conservation in crises

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Archaeological site of Palmyra in Syria.

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Afghan casualties hit record high 11,000 in 2015 – UN report

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The Taliban has taken territory in Khanabad district in the Afghanistan province of Kunduz on the...

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