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‘Appalled’ by attack on UN-run school in Gaza, Ban urges halt to all fighting

Palestinian children weep at the funeral for their loved ones in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip (15 July 2014).

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Liberia Seeks Clarification from US on Visa Revocations

Liberia said it has made “proper representation” to the US embassy seeking clarification on why the visas of three senior government officials were revoked after they had left Liberia.

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Kerry to Stay in Middle East Amid Progress on Gaza Cease-fire

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will spend another day in Egypt Thursday as he works with regional foreign ministers and heads of state to end violence in the Gaza Strip that has killed nearly 700 Palestinians. Thirty four people, mostly soldiers...

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Afghanistan: Pakistan's Anti-Haqqani Offensive Ineffective

Afghan intelligence officials say Pakistan's military has made little headway in its offensive against the Haqqani network and other militant groups along the Afghan border.

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