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People of South Sudan living in ‘tinderbox’ after year of conflict, warns UN rights chief

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A coordinated search for weapons and restricted items being undertaken at the Tomping POC site in Juba, South...

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President Schulz shocked at media crackdown in Turkey

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EP President Martin Schulz opens December plenary session

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Turkey's Media Raids Could Presage Wider Crackdown

Turkey's government is facing growing international pressure following police raids on media establishments. But the Turkish president has dismissed criticism and said the country’s national security is at stake.

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Myanmar Rebels Kill 7 Soldiers, Wound 20 Near China Border

Myanmar, also known as Burma, says ethnic rebels attacked an army outpost near the border with China last week, killing seven soldiers and wounding 20 others.

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