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African Union: Central African Republic Needs International Help

The deputy chairman of the African Union says his organization is working closely with officials of the Central African Republic (CAR) to stabilize security there as the country prepares to elect a new interim transitional president Monday.

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Blasts Injure 28 Protesters in Bangkok

A daytime grenade attack on an anti-government rally site in Thailand has left more than two dozen wounded, pointing to an escalation in violence as political tensions rise. The bloodshed has led to senior army commanders calling for negotiations amid...

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Sanctity of UN sites protecting South Sudanese civilians must be respected – Ban

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Civilians fleeing the fighting and seeking refuge, wait outside a compound of the UN Mission in Bor (...

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Syria: Ban hails opposition group’s ‘courageous’ decision to attend peace conference

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An entire generation is in grave danger. The #childrenofsyria are watching their futures slip away. They...

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