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Obama Faces Immediate Spending, Tax Issues

Newly re-elected U.S. President Barack Obama faces an immediate confrontation with Congress over key tax and spending issues even before he is sworn in for a second term in January.

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UN-African Union envoy urges Sudanese Government to ‘swiftly’ investigate events in Sigili village

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Destruction left behind after an attack on Sigili village, North Darfur.

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On visit to region, UN food relief agency chief praises Lebanon for support of Syrian refugees

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WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin visits Syrian refugees in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon.

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EU must step up humanitarian response in and around Syria, MEPs say

MEPs praised Commissioner Georgieva and her services for their work in getting EU aid (over €250 million representing 74% of the registered assistance) to those in need, coordinating international support and advocating the importance of providing...

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