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Egypt Protesters Remain Despite Dispersal Threats

Supporters of deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi are continuing their rallies to call for his reinstatement, despite warnings that the government may soon move to break up their protest camps.

ODIHR Director saddened by death of Nicolae Gheorghe, architect of OSCE work on Roma issues

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Nicolae Gheorghe (r), ODIHR’s Adviser on Roma and Sinti issues from 1999 to 2006, passed away on 8 August 2013.

Iraq: UN envoy voices outrage as car bombings claim dozens of lives during Eid ul-Fitr

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The aftermath of a bombing attack in Iraq (file photo).

Afghans Report Progress on Security Pact with US

Officials in Afghanistan report progress in their “informal” talks with U.S. interlocutors on hammering out “a joint text” of a proposed bilateral security agreement.