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Ban warns against escalation of crisis in Ukraine, saying ‘small sparks’ could ‘ignite larger flames’

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks to journalists after briefing Security Council members in...

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Amid fears ‘South Sudan is imploding,’ UN agencies launch urgent operation to reach remote areas

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Children displaced in Jonglei state, South Sudan.

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US Congress Approves Ukraine Aid; Final Action Pending

The U.S. Congress has spoken loudly to condemn Russia’s annexation of Crimea and underscore America’s support for Ukraine. The House and Senate on Thursday passed similar bills providing aid to Ukraine and sanctioning Russia. Final congressional...

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Experts: Syria's Foreign Fighters Negatively Impacting Anti-Assad Fight

International efforts to stop the fighting in Syria have failed to end the conflict, as rebel fighters and the Assad government battle on with no immediate victory in sight. The involvement of foreign militants in the Syrian conflict complicates the...

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