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UNICEF: Summer heat adds to perils facing children of Syria

Soaring summer temperatures, overcrowding and worsening hygiene are the latest threats facing some 4 million children affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria, UNICEF said.

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On Public Service Day, UN chief hails role of good governance in development

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Wide view of the General Assembly Hall.

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Luxor Governor Steps Down, Tensions Still High

The controversial new governor of Luxor has resigned his post, as political jockeying continues ahead of mass protests across Egypt later this month.

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US Expects Russia to Examine 'All Options' to Expel Fugitive Contractor

White House officials say they expect Russia to examine "all options available" to expel a former U.S. intelligence contractor back to the United States to face espionage charges.

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