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As deadline passes, UN joint mission urges Syria to complete chemical weapons removal

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Special Coordinator of the Joint Mission of the OPCW and the UN Sigrid Kaag (second left)...

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South Sudan Hopeful of Improved Peace Talks With Rebels

South Sudan’s government expects a “significant improvement” in peace negotiations with the rebels, following the release of political detainees accused of plotting to overthrow President Salva Kiir’s government, according to presidential spokesperson...

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European elections: choose who’s in charge

Many tough decisions have been taken as a result of the economic crisis in Europe these last few years and many more still need to be taken. What direction should Europe take? How should future challenges be tackled? On 22-25 May you have the chance...

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Senior UN official welcomes release of full preliminary results in Afghan vote

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Afghan voters at a polling centre in the capital, Kabul, on 5 April 2014.

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