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UNICEF statement on the impact of the drug war on children’s rights in the Philippines

UNICEF Philippines is deeply concerned about the impact of the war on drugs on Filipino children.

UN aid workers urge safe passage for civilians fleeing northern Iraq ahead of battle

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UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) emergency teams respond to thousands of civilians fleeing...

Suspects in Spain Terror Attacks to Appear in Court

Four suspects arrested in connection with last week’s deadly van attack in Barcelona are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday, a day after police shot and killed the man they say was the van’s driver.

Mattis Visits Iraq Amid Push to Rout Islamic State, Look Toward Future

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday Islamic State’s “days are numbered,” while cautioning that defeating the militant group is not imminent.