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Murder of Boris Nemtsov: MEPs call for independent international investigation

The murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov calls for an independent international investigation, say MEPs in a resolution voted on Thursday. This is the "most significant political murder in recent Russian history", they add, warning...

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UN chief stresses collective responsibility to resolve Syria conflict, end nightmare for millions

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Syrian Kurdish refugees cross into Turkey from Syria near the northern town of Kobane in...

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Ukraine: UN aid agency concerned by ‘dire’ conditions facing civilians in conflict areas

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A family of Ukrainians return to their home area in eastern Ukraine, after receiving aid from...

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Surge in ‘stunningly vicious' attacks on albino children in East Africa, UN rights chief warns

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An Albino student (right) attends school in Niambly, near Duekoue, Côte d’Ivoire.

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