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Security Council condemns downing of Malaysian airliner, calls for international probe

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The UN Security Council holds a moment of silence in honour of the victims of crashed flight MH17. 18...

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Gaza: UN issues emergency appeal, begins airlift to meet urgent humanitarian needs

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Palestinian families take shelter at an UNRWA school in Gaza City (13 July 2014).

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UN Report: Iran Eliminates Sensitive Nuclear Stockpile

A report from the United Nations nuclear agency said Iran has converted or diluted its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, as called for in an agreement the country reached with a group of six world powers last November.

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Afghan Presidential Vote Audit Continues Despite Glitches

The internationally supervised, slow-moving audit of 8.1 million Afghan votes from last month’s disputed presidential runoff resumed Sunday, a day after differences between the rival candidates over ballot scrutiny led to its temporary suspension.

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