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Special Reports // 1 decade ago

ICRC staff member killed in Darfur

KHARTOUM, Sudan, March 21 (UPI) -- The International Committee of the Red Cross said Friday a Sudanese member of its staff was killed by a stray bullet in the restive Darfur region.

U.N. wants international courts to look into Israeli settlements

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U.N. wants international courts to look into Israeli settlements

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 21 (UPI) -- A U.N. special envoy on Palestinian issues said Friday it was time for the International Court of Justice to assess what he said was Israeli colonialism.

Police in Pakistani province awaiting outside training

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Police in Pakistani province awaiting outside training

LAHORE, Pakistan, March 20 (UPI Next) -- Officers in Punjab's police department, Pakistan's largest, are seen as undertrained and inefficient, but help may be on the way.

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OPCW: Syrian disarmament near half-way point

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, March 20 (UPI) -- Nearly half of the declared chemical weapons in Syria have been removed from the country, a U.N. monitoring mission said Thursday.

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Johns Hopkins: North Korea working at nuclear, missile sites

WASHINGTON, March 20 (UPI) -- Researchers at Johns Hopkins University said Thursday work was ongoing at North Korean nuclear and missile sites, but no imminent threat is apparent.

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British provincial team ends work in Helmand

LONDON, March 20 (UPI) -- Thursday is the final working day for a British provincial reconstruction team in the Afghan province of Helmand, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said.

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Pillay recounts gruesome atrocities in CAR

BANGUI, Central African Republic, March 20 (UPI) -- The security situation in the Central African Republic remains dire, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said Thursday.

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EU proposes more economic breaks for Ukraine

BRUSSELS, March 20 (UPI) -- The European Parliament said Thursday it was considering a unilateral move to give Ukraine relief from customs duties.

Obama: Good chance for Iranian nuclear deal

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Obama: Good chance for Iranian nuclear deal

WASHINGTON, March 20 (UPI) -- There's a chance for Iran to reach a comprehensive nuclear agreement that would benefit its people if the rights steps are taken, President Obama said Thursday.

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Lebanese forces show resolve, U.N. mission says

BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 19 (UPI) -- The Lebanese military is commended for its commitment to peace in light of its vast security obligations, a UNIFIL official said Wednesday.

Women vital for democratic success in Afghanistan, U.N. says

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Women vital for democratic success in Afghanistan, U.N. says

KABUL, Afghanistan, March 19 (UPI) -- Elections can only be representative if all members of society, including women, play a role, the head of the U.N. mission in Afghanistan said Wednesday.

P5-plus-1 talks useful, Iran says, more set for April

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P5-plus-1 talks useful, Iran says, more set for April

VIENNA, March 19 (UPI) -- Iran's deputy foreign minister said nuclear negotiations in Vienna were useful and another round of talks was scheduled over the course of three days in April.

Expelling Syrian diplomats overdue, U.S. lawmakers say

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Expelling Syrian diplomats overdue, U.S. lawmakers say

WASHINGTON, March 19 (UPI) -- A decision from the U.S. State Department to expel Syrian diplomats from the country was long overdue, members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said.

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South Sudan favors war over diplomacy, U.N. says

NEW YORK, March 19 (UPI) -- Rival parties to the conflict in South Sudan are putting military gains ahead of political settlement, a top U.N. official told the Security Council.

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EU offers medium-term loans to Ukraine

BRUSSELS, March 19 (UPI) -- Lending a financial hand to Ukraine is a safeguard that will ensure stability on the European continent, a European monetary official said Wednesday.

China, EU settle solar trade dispute

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China, EU settle solar trade dispute

BRUSSELS, March 19 (UPI) -- A trade agreement with China will give European companies the opportunity to compete in the Chinese solar power market, the EU's trade commissioner said.

Iran wants to see draft nuclear agreement develop

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Iran wants to see draft nuclear agreement develop

VIENNA, March 18 (UPI) -- Iran wants to work toward a draft agreement on a comprehensive solution to a lingering nuclear row with Western powers, the foreign minister said Tuesday.

Syria questions fairness of U.N. inquiry

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Syria questions fairness of U.N. inquiry

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 18 (UPI) -- The Syrian government said Tuesday it suspects a U.N.-backed inquiry based its reporting on highly questionable testimonies.

Afghan elections need to be fraud-free, U.N. says

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Afghan elections need to be fraud-free, U.N. says

KABUL, Afghanistan, March 18 (UPI) -- Free and fair elections in Afghanistan are crucial for the country's successful future, U.N. deputy envoy Nicholas Haysom said Tuesday.

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Lebanon on edge amid Tripoli clashes

TRIPOLI, Lebanon, March 18 (UPI) -- The Lebanese Ministry of Information reported Tuesday the security situation in the northern city of Tripoli has deteriorated dramatically.

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