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Civil protection: Council agrees negotiating mandate on strengthening civil protection cooperation

On 25 July 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal to amend the EU civil protection mechanism. On the basis of this mandate, the Council Presidency will start negotiations with the European...

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Militants Kill Over 200 in Southern Syria Attacks

The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for a series of suicide bombings and other attacks Wednesday in southern Syria, killing at least 204 people.

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Cambodian Ruling Party Faces Little Challenge in Sunday's Election

Cambodians vote Sunday for all 125 seats in the country's National Assembly, with Prime Minister Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party largely expected to stay in power. The party has won the four previous elections, held at five-year intervals.

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Pakistan: UN chief condemns suicide attack that killed dozens near polling station

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Street scene in Quetta, Baluchistan province, Pakistan.

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