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Residents Say Militants Seize Northern Iraqi Town

Residents and local Iraqi officials say Sunni militants have seized the northern city of Tal Afar, the latest capture in a surge of fighting that has international condemnation and calls for unity in Iraq.

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UN in Afghanistan decries mutilation of voters in western province

Afghans across the country's 34 provinces are taking part in historic elections.

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UKRAINE: All parties must protect civilians

I am gravely concerned by recent developments in the eastern region of Ukraine, especially when innocent civilians, including women and children, are caught in crossfire and pay with their lives.

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Migrant Workers Take Flight Amid Fears of Thai Crackdown

Thousands of migrant workers have fled back to Cambodia, fearing the Thai military will crackdown on illegal workers. The Thai government has denied ordering the expulsion of workers.

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