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Settlement plans threaten renewed hopes for Israeli-Palestinian peace, UN envoy warns

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A settler woman walks past an Israeli soldier standing guard in East Jerusalem.

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UN agency issues urgent call to action as Afghan opium cultivation hits record high

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Opium harvest in a poppy field in Badakhshan, Afghanistan. Raw opium is cooked before being suitable...

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EU: Engaging beyond its borders

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The EU also has an important role to play beyond its borders

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Kerry to Urge No New Iran Sanctions as Talks Continue

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will caution lawmakers Wednesday against imposing new sanctions against Iran while international negotiations over its nuclear program continue.

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