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Armenians Protest as Political Talks Called Off

Thousands of anti-government protesters marched in Armenia's capital on Wednesday after planned talks between an opposition leader and the country's acting prime minister were canceled.

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Indian 'Godman' Sentenced to Life for Raping Teen

An Indian spiritual guru with millions of followers was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for raping a teenage girl.

Asaram Bapu, one of India's most charismatic and controversial "godmen," was sentenced at a closed hearing inside the...

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World leaders gather at UN to renew commitment to build and sustain peace

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General Assembly President Miroslav Lajčák (centre) chairs high-level meeting on peacebuilding...

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New UN-backed action plan promotes hiring of refugees

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Nastaran Fekri (left) and Rita Butmann (striped shirt) teach a workshop class at the ReDI...

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