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Biden: Iraq's Political Progress Bringing International Support

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says Iraq has made political progress that has generated greater support from the region and the world.

Vietnam to Send Envoy to China to Smooth Tensions

Vietnam is sending a special envoy to China to try to rebuild relations badly strained by conflict over Beijing's decision to deploy an oil rig in waters also claimed by Hanoi.

French PM Presents Government’s Resignation

French President Francois Hollande has dissolved the government

In phone call, Ban, Israel's Netanyahu discuss need for lasting ceasefire in Gaza

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