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In Uganda, UN and partners assist new refugees fleeing DR Congo fighting

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Many of the refugees from DR Congo manage to flee to Uganda with possessions, cooking equipment,...

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OSCE Youth Summit opens in Ukraine with focus on diversity, peaceful development, stability

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Young people from more than 60 countries are taking part in the OSCE Youth Summit that opened at the International Children Centre...

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On International Day, UN pays tribute to Nelson Mandela's contribution to public service

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The United Nations pays tribute to Mandela on his 95th birthday.

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Pyongyang Demands Panama Return Seized Ship

North Korea is demanding Panama return its ship and release the crew it detained after concealed weapons from Cuba were found on board. Pyongyang and Havana claim the weapons are for repair and return to Cuba but experts are investigating whether the...

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