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Jean-Claude Juncker strives to win hearts and minds in Parliament

European Parliament political groups quizzed Commission President-designate Jean-Claude Juncker on Tuesday and Wednesday, ahead of the plenary vote on his candidature, scheduled for 15 July. Mr Juncker requested a series of meetings with MEPs to seek...

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US, China Wrap Up Day 2 of Talks

The second day of high-level talks between the United States and China concluded Thursday in Beijing and the two sides appeared to make little headway on a range of security and economic issues.

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WHO: 38 Million Die Annually From Chronic Diseases

The World Health Organization warned Thursday that 38 million people die each year from chronic diseases, which are preventable and treatable.

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Middle East: Appealing for ceasefire, Ban urges Israel, Palestinians to find common ground

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon briefs the Security Council on the crisis in Israel and Gaza.

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