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UN event addresses gender equality and safety of journalists ahead of World Press Freedom Day

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Life-saving UNICEF supplies reach Nepal to help 1.7 million children severely affected by earthquake

Over the past 48 hours, UNICEF has delivered 29 metric tonnes of humanitarian supplies to Nepal including tents and tarpaulins, water purification tablets, first aid and hygiene kits, as part of ongoing efforts to reach at least 1.7 million children...

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Arriving for talks in Gaza, new UN envoy urges Palestinian unity, end to Israeli blockade

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Living conditions continue to deteriorate in Gaza and West Bank under the blockade.

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In Paris, Ban discusses Mediterranean crisis and climate change with President Hollande

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Refugees and migrants rescued at sea by the Italian Coastguard ship Bettica arrive at Port Augusta. On the boat are...

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