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UN Report: Iran Eliminates Sensitive Nuclear Stockpile

A report from the United Nations nuclear agency said Iran has converted or diluted its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, as called for in an agreement the country reached with a group of six world powers last November.

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Afghan Presidential Vote Audit Continues Despite Glitches

The internationally supervised, slow-moving audit of 8.1 million Afghan votes from last month’s disputed presidential runoff resumed Sunday, a day after differences between the rival candidates over ballot scrutiny led to its temporary suspension.

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Kerry Blasts Hamas, Pro-Russia Rebels in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is urging a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and pinning blame for the escalating conflict on the Palestinian Islamist group. Kerry also blamed Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine for Thursday’s...

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UN chief strongly condemns systematic persecution of minorities in northern Iraq

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Two small children who fled the escalating violence in Iraq.

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