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North, South Korea Resume Rare High-Level Talks

North and South Korea are holding a second round of high-level talks, with both sides looking for a compromise that would allow for the resumption of the reunion of families separated by the Korean War.

South Sudan: Security Council urges 'fully inclusive' dialogue as new political talks launch

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South Sudanese fleeing fighting, find refuge inside the UNMISS compound in Bor, Jonglei state.

Horrific cruelty and violence against children in Central African Republic must end: UNICEF

UNICEF officials in the West Africa region said they are horrified by the cruelty and impunity with which children are being killed and mutilated in the Central African Republic.

UN-Arab League envoy says Russia, US pledge to help unblock stalled Syria talks

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Joint Special Representative of the UN and the League of Arab States Lakhdar Brahimi briefs...