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Up to 4 million children in Pakistan still living next to stagnant and contaminated floodwater

More than four months after a national state of emergency was declared in Pakistan, up to 4 million children are still living near contaminated and stagnant flood waters, risking their survival and wellbeing, UNICEF warned, on January 9.

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Erdogan Tells Putin a Cease-Fire Should Support Ukraine Peace Efforts

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian leader Vladimir Putin that negotiations to halt Russia’s invasion of Ukraine should be supported by a unilateral cease-fire.

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Israel Releases Palestinian Prisoner After 40-Year Term

One of the longest serving Palestinian prisoners in Israel went free Thursday after completing a 40-year sentence for kidnapping and killing an Israeli soldier.

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US: Iran Protests, Iranian Support of Russia Priorities Ahead of Nuclear Deal

Negotiations to return to the international agreement that limited Iran's nuclear program is not a current priority for the United States, the U.S. State Department said Wednesday.

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