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UN refugee chief seeks support to assist record number of internally displaced people

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Civil conflict in the Central African Republic has displaced more than half a million...

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Panel: Japan to Beef Up Military in Response to China

Japan will set up a new amphibious military unit and deploy surveillance drones as part of its new defense plan in response to China's growing military power.

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UN scales up aid as number of displaced in Central African Republic tops half a million

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Displaced families in the Central African Republic (CAR) seek shelter at the Bangui airport fearing...

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Mandela’s life serves as inspiration for entire world, Ban says at memorial service

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon payes tribute to Nelson Mandela at memorial service in South Africa.

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