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IAEA Completes Nuclear Security Review Mission In Australia

The IAEA conducted the two-week International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission at the request of the Government of Australia. The mission reviewed the country's nuclear security-related legislative and regulatory framework,...

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General Strike in Libya's Capital Over Militia Violence

Most businesses and schools in Libya's capital are closed Sunday after residents called for a strike to protest recent deadly violence by militias in Tripoli.

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Technology, innovation crucial to advancing sustainable development, Ban says in Estonia

Continuing his visit to Estonia on Saturday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underscored the vital role of technology and innovation in finding solutions to some of the most pressing challenges such as advancing the global sustainable development agenda...

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Social sciences play vital role in tackling environmental challenges, says UNESCO report

The Pacific Island nation of Kiribati has been affected by climate change.