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Security Council LIVE: Attacks against Ukrainian civilians unacceptable, unjustifiable and must stop, says UN
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Venezuela: UN independent investigators call for immediate release of all political prisoners
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UN World Court begins landmark hearings on Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar
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Ukraine: Deadly Russian strikes push civilians deeper into winter crisis
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Amidst uncertainty, a helpline in Pakistan becomes a lifeline for Afghans
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94-year-old seriously injured after being struck by BMW in Clairemont
A 94-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Clairemont Mesa East on Saturday afternoon, suffering multiple injuries, and...