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Syed Kamall: new leader of European Conservatives and Reformists

British MEP Syed Kamall is the new head of the European Conservatives and Reformists, the Parliament's third largest political group.

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EU Pressing New Russia Sanctions as Ukraine Cease-Fire Nears End

The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany plan to speak again Monday as deadlines are set to expire on both a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine and for Russia to avoid new sanctions by the European Union.

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In final meeting with Israeli President Peres, Ban decries global terrorism

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets with President Shimon Peres of Israel.

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Suspected Islamist Militants Kill 24 in NE Nigeria

Suspected Islamist militants have attacked churches in several towns in northeastern Nigeria, leaving at least 24 people dead.

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