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55 People Sentenced at Mass Trial in Xinjiang

Chinese authorities used a public rally in the violence-hit region of Xinjiang to sentence 55 people on charges including terrorism.

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UN expert urges better protections for Sri Lankans migrating abroad for work

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Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants François Crépeau.

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Security Council prioritizes civilian protection as it extends UN mission in South Sudan

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Wide view of the Security Council.

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Hanoi: Chinese Ship Rams, Sinks Vietnamese Fishing Boat

Vietnam says a Chinese vessel has rammed and sunk a Vietnamese fishing boat in the disputed South China Sea, near where Beijing has placed an oil rig.

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