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Renewed violence threatens thousands of trapped children in Central African Republic

With a new wave of fighting and vicious attacks in Central African Republic this week threatening vulnerable families, UNICEF warns that thousands of children, from both Muslim and Christian communities, are especially at risk. UNICEF has confirmed...

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Ban warns against escalation of crisis in Ukraine, saying ‘small sparks’ could ‘ignite larger flames’

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks to journalists after briefing Security Council members in...

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Amid fears ‘South Sudan is imploding,’ UN agencies launch urgent operation to reach remote areas

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Children displaced in Jonglei state, South Sudan.

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US Congress Approves Ukraine Aid; Final Action Pending

The U.S. Congress has spoken loudly to condemn Russia’s annexation of Crimea and underscore America’s support for Ukraine. The House and Senate on Thursday passed similar bills providing aid to Ukraine and sanctioning Russia. Final congressional...

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