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Biden to Discuss China Air Defense Zone in Beijing

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is in Beijing for talks that are expected to focus on China's controversial air defense zone, which includes islands that are also claimed by Washington's ally, Japan.

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Syria: UN humanitarian chief says no progress made on access to hard-to-reach areas

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Emergency Relief Coordinator Vlaerie Amos speaks to journalists after the Security Council...

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UN launches unmanned surveillance aircraft to better protect civilians in vast DR Congo

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Head of Peacekeeping Operations Herve Ladsous (second right), inspects an Unmanned/...

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Thai Protesters Reach Government, Police HQ as Police Withdraw

Thai opposition protesters have reached government and police headquarters in Bangkok after security forces pulled back, saying they did not want a confrontation.

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