Israel’s release of Palestinian political prisoners could boost peace prospects – Ban

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for urgently addressing the plight of the thousands of Palestinian political prisoners detained by Israel,

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EU Commission Activates Civil Protection Aid For Japan

At the request of Japan, the European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath

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Japan Nuclear Plant In Radiation Leak Danger

Japan has declared a nuclear power emergency after the cooling system failed at a nuclear power plant at Fukushima following

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Gaza: Call For Hamas To Investigate Torture Of Protest Organizer

Hamas authorities in Gaza should investigate claims that security officials tortured a blogger and activist and prosecute any officials responsible,

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Yemen: Police Fail To Stop Attacks On Protesters

Yemeni authorities should take immediate steps to ensure that security forces prevent assaults against anti-government protesters and arrest those responsible,

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Spanish Foreign Minister To Begin Middle East Tour Sunday

Spanish Foreign Minister Trinidad Jimenez is due to kick off a tour next Sunday for several Arab countries which includes

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35 Members Of Violent US-Mexico Border Gang Indicted

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Thirty-five leaders, members, and associates of one of the most brutal gangs operating along the U.S.-Mexico border have been charged

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UK Solicitor Pleads Guilty For Role In Bribing Nigerian Government Officials

Jeffrey Tesler, a former consultant to Kellogg, Brown & Root Inc. (KBR) and its joint venture partners, pleaded guilty today

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Captive Georgian Ship Flees Libya, Guided By Stars

(RFE/RL) — A Georgian-flagged ship whose 10-member crew had been stranded in Libya for nearly 11 months over a business

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Japan Reels After Massive Quake And Tsunami

By Renat Kuenzi and Luca Beti The powerful earthquake off the northeast coast of Japan and the resulting devastating tsunami

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