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DC Roundup: Comey Testimony, Trump's 'Unfiltered' Tweets, US on Human Rights

Developments in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday include President Donald Trump sending out more tweets regarding a spat between Gulf Arab nations, saying Twitter is his way to get his "unfiltered message" to Americans, as well as Washington preparing for...

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UNHCR steps up support amidst large-scale returns to Northeast Nigeria

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Nigerian refugees returning from Cameroon wait to register at Banki camp in northern Nigeria.

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UNHCR shocked at deaths in Sahara Desert

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Tuareg refugees ride camels to the desert area of Initkan, Niger, where they received UNHCR assistance, April 2013.

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After 50 years of Israeli occupation, 'now is the time' to create Palestinian state – UN chief

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The West Bank barrier, along with checkpoints, roadblocks and permit system, has created a closure...

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