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OSCE helps Albanian army get rid of dangerous old chemicals

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Members of Albania's armed forces begin the process of repackaging and storing dangerous chemicals on October 14 2013.

Iran, World Powers Continue 'Serious' Nuclear Talks

Diplomats from Iran and six world powers are continuing talks Wednesday about proposals to address a decade-long standoff over the country's nuclear program.

Syria Fighting Rages Despite Holiday

Syrian warplanes bombed several rebel-held areas Tuesday and opposition fighters fired mortar rounds and homemade rockets at Damascus on the first day of a major Muslim holiday.

UN chief strongly condemns latest wave of attacks in Iraq ahead of the Eid holiday

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned in the strongest terms a string of bombings which have killed or wounded scores of Iraqis ahead of the Eid Al-Adha holiday.