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Senior UN officials urge restraint, dialogue to defuse tensions fuelling protests in Ukraine

Urging restraint amid widespread anti-Government protests in Ukraine, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay called for sustained and inclusive dialogue to defuse tensions in the country.

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China to Start Regular Patrols From Disputed South China Sea Island

China has announced plans to start regular civilian patrols of the disputed South China Sea, a move that could further escalate tensions in the region.

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Thailand Declares State of Emergency as Anti-government Protests Continue

Thailand’s government has imposed a 60-day state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding provinces following months of protests by anti-government demonstrators in the capital.

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Thai Protests Continue, as Government Mulls Emergency Decree

Thai opposition protesters took to the streets for an eighth consecutive day Tuesday as the government considered an emergency decree following an outbreak of violence.

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