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ODIHR Director saddened by death of Nicolae Gheorghe, architect of OSCE work on Roma issues

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Nicolae Gheorghe (r), ODIHR’s Adviser on Roma and Sinti issues from 1999 to 2006, passed away on 8 August 2013.

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Iraq: UN envoy voices outrage as car bombings claim dozens of lives during Eid ul-Fitr

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The aftermath of a bombing attack in Iraq (file photo).

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Afghans Report Progress on Security Pact with US

Officials in Afghanistan report progress in their “informal” talks with U.S. interlocutors on hammering out “a joint text” of a proposed bilateral security agreement.

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Egyptians should consider new approaches to ensure inclusive political process – Ban

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Egyptians protest in Cairo in July 2013.

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