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Chemical Weapons Watchdog Wins Nobel Peace Prize

This year's Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, which is currently working to destroy Syria's chemical weapons arsenal.

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Central African Republic: Security Council reinforces UN office, backs African Union peacekeeping role

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A partial view of the Security Council at its meeting to discuss the Central African Republic.

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Ban calls for enhanced partnership with Southeast Asian bloc to promote peace, development

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the ASEAN-UN Summit in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

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US Suspends Large Part of Military Assistance to Egypt

The United States is suspending the delivery of major weapons to Egypt over delays in progress toward an inclusive government. The decision follows the ouster of the country's first democratically-elected leader.

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