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Council: Dutch MEPs share their hopes and fears for the incoming presidency

The Netherlands will be at the helm of the Council of the EU for the first six months of this year. The country will focus on promoting economic growth and connecting with civil society. The priorities will be migration and international security;...

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UN chief calls on Iran, Saudi Arabia to avoid further exacerbating tensions after executions

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks on the telephone.

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Lebanon: Senior UN officials urge restraint by all parties after attack, exchange of fire with Israel

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UNIFIL peacekeepers do Blue Line marking.

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Libya: UN envoy holds New Year talks to boost support for unity accord

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Special Representative Martin Kobler of Germany.

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