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UN Aid Chief: Syria's Baba Amr 'Completely Devastated'

The U.N. humanitarian chief, Valerie Amos, toured the former Syrian rebel stronghold of Baba Amr Wednesday but found most residents had fled following a bloody military siege, while activists accused the government of trying to cover up evidence of...

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Security Council concerned over renewed clashes along Sudan-South Sudan border

Sudanese refugees from Blue Nile state line up to collect water in a camp.

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World powers agree to reopen talks with Iran

The United States and five other countries have reportedly agreed to reopen talks with Iran, offering Tehran a diplomatic path to resolve an ongoing nuclear crisis after months of bellicose rhetoric.

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UN chief saddened at loss of life in Congo arms depot explosion

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.