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Citing humanitarian impact, Ban warns against further escalation in Gaza conflict

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A young boy stands in the ruins of a house which was destroyed during an air strike in Central Bureij...

China, Uighurs Differ Over Accounts of Unrest in Xinjiang

The Chinese government and exiled Uighur groups are offering differing explanations about what led to the latest instance of unrest in the troubled Xinjiang region, where scores of people were killed this week.

EU Sanctions Against Russia – Who Will Feel the Pain?

European Union governments have agreed to impose new sanctions against Russia that will target, among other areas, its defense sector, with Washington poised to follow. Experts agree the measures were long in coming but there seems to be little...

Typhoon Force hosts Japanese visitors

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Officer from 201st Tactical Fighter Squadron give the thumbs up at RAF Coningsby.