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Ban welcomes South Sudanese leader Kiir’s signature of agreement to resolve conflict

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President Salva Kiir of South Sudan at the signing ceremony in the country's capital, Juba.

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UN humanitarian chief urges Security Council action to end ‘immense suffering’ of Syrians

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Families evacuated from East Ghouta, Syria, congregate in the courtyard of the Dahit Qudsayya...

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Greater support in countries of first asylum needed to stem refugee outflows

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A Syrian refugee walks over a bridge of rubbish and sewage which is choking a canal that abuts a settlement of Syrian refugees...

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UNHCR chief Guterres stresses need to fight human trafficking, protect victims

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UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres (right) greets French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve (left).

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