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Panel: Japan to Beef Up Military in Response to China

Japan will set up a new amphibious military unit and deploy surveillance drones as part of its new defense plan in response to China's growing military power.

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UN scales up aid as number of displaced in Central African Republic tops half a million

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Displaced families in the Central African Republic (CAR) seek shelter at the Bangui airport fearing...

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Mandela’s life serves as inspiration for entire world, Ban says at memorial service

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon payes tribute to Nelson Mandela at memorial service in South Africa.

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Pakistan Youth Work to Solve Country's Conflicts

In Pakistan, thousands of civilians and security force members died in terrorist violence in 2013. Military campaigns and political outreach have made little headway in reducing the toll. But, Pakistani youth are trying to open a dialogue and end the...

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