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Boko Haram Branded Regional Threat by France, African Leaders

French President Francois Hollande says the Nigeria-based Boko Haram militant group has become a threat to all of West and Central Africa and a "comprehensive plan" must be established to fight it.

Envoy pledges UN support for Nigeria’s efforts towards release of abducted schoolgirls

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Special Representative Said Djinnit.

Filipinos Join Vietnamese Anti-China Protests

Filipinos and Vietnamese residents in the Philippines have staged a joint protest against China's incursions into South China Sea territories claimed by their countries.

UN officials highlight role of families in achieving development, advancing better world

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