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Analyst: Counterterrorism Likely Focus of US-Africa Summit

Africa analyst Bronwyn Bruton said she does not expect to hear a lot about human rights issues during the forthcoming US/Africa leaders’ summit in Washington.

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China Cracks Down on Critics Ahead of Tiananmen Anniversary

China is detaining more government critics and warning journalists from reporting on "sensitive topics" ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown.

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Japan Says Abe May Visit North Korea

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering a trip to North Korea to help settle the issue of abducted Japanese citizens.

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#Youth2015: young people unite at UN forum to shape future development agenda

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the opening session of the 2014 Economic and Social Council Youth...

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