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Better protection and durable solution for refugees

Increase resettlement efforts to prevent dangerous journeys and loss of lives

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World Bank Group response to the situation in Myanmar

As an institution dedicated to the fundamental principles of non-discrimination, social inclusion and economic opportunity for all, we are deeply concerned by the violence, destruction and forced displacement of the Rohingya.

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UAE to Stop Issuing Visas to North Koreans

The United Arab Emirates announced Thursday it would halt the issuance of visas to North Korean workers, as tensions surrounding the country's nuclear ambitions continue to build.

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Saint Petersburg and Sydney selected as International Jazz Day Global Host Cities

International Jazz Day is celebrated annually on 30 April in more than 190 countries. The day pays tribute to the art form of jazz and its power to promote dialogue among cultures, embrace diversity, and deepen respect for human rights and all forms...

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