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Obama, Netanyahu Air Views on Palestinians, Iran

White House officials are condemning Israel's plans to go ahead with construction in East Jerusalem, saying the move poisons the atmosphere for peace. The statements came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Barack Obama...

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Iraqi President: Extremists Have United Iraqi Factions

Iraqi President Fouad Maasum said the barbarity of the militants who have taken control of one-third of Iraq and a part of Syria has served to unite previously divided factions in the region. In a recent interview during his stay in New York, Maasum...

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Statement by Hanaa Singer, UNICEF Representative in Syria, on double bombing in Homs

“Double vehicle-borne bombing close to Akrama Al Makhzomi Elementary School in the Akrama neighbourhood of Homs city was a despicable act against innocent children.

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As global crises multiply, UN official urges rethink for overstretched humanitarian system

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High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres.

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