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IGAD Says South Sudan's Kiir, Machar to Meet This Week

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and former vice president turned opposition leader Riek Machar will hold talks this week in Addis Ababa, the regional bloc mediating peace negotiations between the two sides in South Sudan's deadly conflict said...

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US Lawmakers Focus on America's Response to Ukraine Crisis

A top U.S. official has defended the Obama administration’s response to the crisis in Ukraine, and has promised more sanctions against Russia if Kyiv loses more territory to separatists widely seen as backed by Moscow. Assistant Secretary of State for...

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In South Sudan, UN chief appeals for peace as political rivals agree to meet for talks

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits the Tomping site of the UN Mission in South Sudan.

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UNICEF Syria statement on killing of children in Hama and Aleppo

UNICEF calls on all parties to the Syrian conflict to stop the continuous spiral of deadly violence, which is taking an unacceptable toll on civilians, particularly children.

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