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Amid Unrest, Burkina Faso President Refuses to Resign

Burkina Faso's president has refused to step down, insisting he will stay in power and lead a transitional government that was announced following violent protests.

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Beijing Holds Conference on Afghanistan

China is hosting an international conference on Afghanistan's security and re-construction, highlighting China's growing role in Afghanistan as U.S. and NATO forces depart.

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UN applauds donation by Malala Yousafzai for reconstruction of Gaza schools

Malala Yousafzai.

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Iraqi Peshmerga Fighters Headed to Fight Islamic State Militants in Syria

Iraqi Kurdish fighters are one their way to the northern Syrian town of Kobani to help Kurds there battle the Islamic State militants who have been trying for weeks to take control of the area.

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