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At UN, Pakistan Calls for End of Drone Use on Its Territory

Pakistan’s U.N. ambassador has expressed his government’s opposition to the use of drones by the United States inside his country, saying it violates Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Dire Situations in CAR, DRC Overshadowed by Syria

A senior U.N. official says the dire humanitarian situations in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo are being overshadowed by the crisis in Syria. The official was part of an assessment mission to both African countries...

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UN rights experts call for transparency in the use of armed drones, citing risks of illegal use

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A US Air Force RQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle.

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Security Council’s leadership role vital to end ‘appalling suffering’ in Syria – UN official

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Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Valerie Amos, briefs...

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