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Yemen: Attack on Hodeida Could Put 170,000 Children in the Line of Fire and Kill any Hope of Peace Talks

An estimated 340,0001 people in Hodeida, half of them children, could be forcibly displaced should the Saudi-led Coalition (SLC) and anti-Houthi forces try to retake the vital port city. This major escalation in violence would put 170,0002 children at...

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Putin Calls for New European Security System, Strategic Parity

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for the development of a new European security system Thursday in response to what he says is a U.S. effort to undermine strategic parity and warned that a third world war could end civilization.

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Venezuela crisis: EU announces over €35 million in humanitarian and development assistance

The socio-economic situation in Venezuela continues to deteriorate with dire consequences both in Venezuela and the neighbouring countries. To respond to this situation, on June 7, the Commission announces a package of €35.1 million in emergency aid...

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European Nations Seek Exemption from US Sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany have officially requested that European companies conducting business with Iran be exempt from U.S. sanctions that will be imposed on Iran following U.S. withdrawal from a global nuclear agreement.

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