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South Sudan Free to Purchase Weapons Says Army Spokesman

The spokesman for South Sudan’s national army says President Salva Kiir’s government has no restrictions to purchase weapons from its international partners to protect lives and property as enshrined in the country’s constitution.

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Ukraine 'teetering on brink' senior UN political official warns Security Council

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UN, United States, European Union issue joint 'call for action' on South Sudan

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With the rainy season looming, UN agencies are racing against time to deliver emergency aid to...

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Marking Day of Human Space Filght, online astronaut encourages exploration: ‘Always carry duct tape’

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A close-up of UNOOSA space applications expert and astronaut Takao Doi aboard Columbia.

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