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Iraq: UN refugee chief proposes government-led plan to end displacement

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Refugees agency chief António Guterres (left) visits displaced Iraqi families in Um Al-Baneen camp in Baghdad

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United Nations: 2010 among deadliest years for disasters, urges better preparedness

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The earthquake in Haiti on 12 January 2010 topped the list of disasters for last year

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Lahore High Court sends notice to PCB for early hearing of Shoaib's appeal

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received a legal notice in response to an application by fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar in the Lahore High Court, seeking an early hearing of his appeal challenging a ban and fine imposed on him.

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Iraq: UN envoy condemns deadly attack on pilgrims in Karbala

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A shrine in Karbala, Iraq

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