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UN Urges More Military Force to Confront al-Shabab in Somalia

The top U.N. official for Somalia said more military force is needed to push Islamist militant group al-Shabab out of its remaining strongholds. Such strongholds include the town of Barawe -- the scene of a U.S. Special Forces strike over the weekend...

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Wave of Baghdad Bombings Kills At Least 38

Police in Iraq say a string of Monday evening bombings in Baghdad has left at least 38 people dead.

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Iraq: UN envoy calls for collective action to end bloodshed

The top United Nations official in Iraq called on political, religious and civil leaders to work together with security forces to halt the surge in violence, following a deadly attack in the northern part of the country.

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Deadly Clashes Across Egypt on War Anniversary

Egyptian security forces clashed with anti-government protesters Sunday as the nation marked the 40th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. At least 50 people have been killed, over 200 wounded, and more than 300 arrested in the clashes.

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