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Marine research in the European Union and the Atlantic

The European Union, the United States and Canada signed the "Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation" with the aim of furthering research into the workings of the Atlantic Ocean and its interaction with the Arctic. The alliance will build on...

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Secretary General discusses role of OSCE in ensuring European security at conference in Moscow

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Moscow, Russia's capital, hosted a conference that focused on the politico-military aspects of European security, including arms...

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Syria's Civil War Fuels Violence in Iraq

Ominous ties are emerging between skyrocketing sectarian violence in Iraq and Syria's civil war. Analysts say al-Qaida-linked militants are flowing back and forth from both countries and are seeking to use religious differences to bring down the...

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World Bank Prepares Emergency Project to Help Jordanians Manage Impact of Syrian Refugees

The World Bank Thursday announced a special package of US$150 million in financial support to the Government of Jordan to help the authorities manage the impact of the Syrian civil war from which more than half a million people are estimated to have...

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