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In call to Prime Minister, Ban discusses Japan’s economy and role in northeast Asia

Shinzo Abe.

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Amid ongoing violence, UN food relief agency warns of growing shortages in Syria

The United Nations food relief agency Tuesday warned that humanitarian needs in Syria – especially for food – are growing, with serious bread and fuel shortages across the war-torn country.

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British Soldier Killed in Afghan 'Insider' Attack

British military officials say one of their soldiers has been killed in Afghanistan by a suspected member of the Afghan National Army.

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CAR Prepares for Peace Talks as Rebels Threaten Capital

Negotiations are set to open this week in Gabon's capital to try to find a peaceful solution to the month-long rebellion in the Central African Republic. A rebel delegation arrived in Libreville late Monday but the plane scheduled to take government...

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