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Justice Dept.: US to Reunite All Eligible Immigrant Families by Deadlin

U.S. officials say they expect to reunite all eligible children who had been separated from their parents after entering the country illegally by Thursday’s court-ordered deadline (0700 UTC Friday).

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Despite challenges and ‘unfinished business’, Colombia celebrates progress towards lasting peace, Security Council hears

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The UN Verification Mission in Colombia's key task is to verify the reintegration into...

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South Sudan Foes Sign Preliminary Peace Deal

South Sudan's government and main rebel group have signed a preliminary power-sharing deal aimed at ending the country's nearly five-year civil war.

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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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