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Dire Situations in CAR, DRC Overshadowed by Syria

A senior U.N. official says the dire humanitarian situations in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo are being overshadowed by the crisis in Syria. The official was part of an assessment mission to both African countries...

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UN rights experts call for transparency in the use of armed drones, citing risks of illegal use

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A US Air Force RQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle.

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Security Council’s leadership role vital to end ‘appalling suffering’ in Syria – UN official

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Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Valerie Amos, briefs...

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ICC: Kenya's Ruto Must Attend Trial

The International Criminal Court has ruled that Kenyan Vice President William Ruto must attend his trial on charges of crimes against humanity.

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