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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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France's Hollande Has Tight Window to Step up Reform Pace

The coming weeks will tell whether Francois Hollande can pick up the pieces of his accident-prone presidency and start to pull the euro zone's second-largest economy out of decline. It may be his last chance to do so.

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