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US, Russia Split Over Inviting Iran to Syria Talks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Monday in Paris to plan for Syrian peace talks later this month. The men could not agree on inviting Iran to join those talks.

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In Iraq, Ban says political leaders must fulfil obligations to ensure social cohesion, protect citizens

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) and Prime Minister Nouri Kamel al-Maliki brief the press in Baghdad....

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'World must do more' to aid besieged communities in Syria, urges top UN relief official

Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos.

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Thai Protesters Begin 'Shutdown' of Bangkok

Thai opposition protesters have begun their attempted shutdown of the capital city of Bangkok, occupying key intersections in the downtown area and bringing in sandbags, tents and food in preparation for a prolonged standoff. Police estimated the the...

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