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On eve of Syria peace conference, Ban holds intensive talks with participants

Thousands of Syrians stream across the border into Iraq in search of shelter.

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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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